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Museum · Atami, Shizuoka
MOA Museum of Art
Museum of Japanese and Asian art on a hill above Atami, with national treasures in temporary exhibitions, a reconstructed golden tea room, and wide views over Sagami Bay.
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About MOA Museum of Art
The MOA Museum of Art sits atop a hill over Atami, at about 250 meters altitude. It opened in 1982 by the Mokichi Okada Foundation, founded by the collector and religious leader, and houses around 3,500 works of Japanese, Chinese and other Asian art, including paintings, calligraphy, ceramics and lacquerware. Some are national treasures, such as Ogata Kōrin’s folding screen of red and white plum blossoms, usually shown in February.
The admission fee is part of the visit. From the lower lobby, a series of escalators rises through a lit tunnel to the circular hall with a dome. Up there, the main hall has windows over Sagami Bay and, on clear days, views of the Izu islands.
The galleries rotate exhibitions throughout the year using pieces from the collection. A reconstruction of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s golden tea room, completely covered in gold, is on permanent display, as is a Nō theatre. The showcases and gallery lighting were designed by the studio of artist Hiroshi Sugimoto.
The garden outside features tea houses, an old gate, plum and maple trees that typically bloom in February and color in November. There is a café and a restaurant at the museum, and the shop sells reproductions and books about the collection. From Atami Station to the lower entrance, a bus climbs the narrow hillside streets.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours, including the garden.
Best time
In February, when Korin’s folding screen is often displayed and the garden plum trees bloom, or in November, when the maples color. Mornings usually offer clearer views of the bay. The museum is closed on some weekdays and between exhibitions; check the schedule.
How to get there
Bus from Atami Station to the museum stop, about 10 minutes. By taxi, about 5 minutes. On foot, the climb is long and steep.
Tip
Pause at the top of the escalators in the circular hall before entering the galleries. Check the website to see which work is on display on the day of your visit.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about MOA Museum of Art
What does the MOA Museum of Art have?
Japanese and Asian art, including paintings, ceramics, calligraphy and lacquerware, some national treasures, in exhibitions that change throughout the year, plus a reconstructed golden tea room.
When is Korin’s plum-blossom folding screen exhibited?
Usually in February for a few weeks. Check the museum’s exhibition schedule beforehand.
How do I get to the MOA Museum from Atami Station?
By bus, about 10 minutes, or by taxi, about 5 minutes. The walk up is steep.
Does the MOA Museum have a sea view?
Yes. The main hall and the garden overlook Sagami Bay and, on clear days, the Izu islands.
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