Prefectural Art Museum

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A museum built within the lush green environment of the cultural zone "Park Road" in Yamaguchi City. It boasts a wide collection mainly featuring works by the master painter Sesshu, associated with Yamaguchi Prefecture, and local artists, including Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, and photography. Also, special exhibitions planned from unique perspectives are of very high quality, allowing you to touch excellent art from Japan and abroad. The building itself is in beautiful harmony with the surrounding landscape, and the time spent facing art in the quiet interior adds sophisticated color to your trip. Along with nearby museums and libraries, it's a luxurious space where you can immerse yourself in art to your heart's content while feeling Yamaguchi's rich cultural soil.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.148 県立美術館［山口市］ | Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum [ Yamaguchi-city ]

やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.148 県立美術館［山口市］ | Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Museum [ Yamaguchi-city ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Prefectural Art Museum

Address
3-1 Kameyama-cho, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi
Website
https://y-pam.jp/
Operator
Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art

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