Located on the Atami Highlands, with a magnificent view of Sagami Bay, the MOA Museum of Art focuses on art collected by its founder, Shigekichi Okada, including Japanese, Chinese, and other Eastern artworks.
The museum houses around 3,500 items, including three national treasures.
In February 2017, the exhibition space was renovated by modern artist Hiroshi Sugimoto and architect Toshiyuki Sakakita through the “New Materials Research Institute,” which also redesigned the museum’s café and shop.
This year marks the eighth anniversary of the new design. This spring, the museum will showcase representative masterpieces from its collection, including the national treasure “Red and White Plum Blossoms Folding Screen” by Ogata Korin, in a special exhibition titled “Masterpieces Exhibition.”
Additionally, visitors can stroll through the nearby Zuigunko Plum Garden, where about 360 ancient plum trees bloom alongside cherry blossoms, offering a captivating view and allowing guests to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Atami’s spring.
Exhibition Information
- Exhibition Name: Masterpieces Exhibition
- Exhibition Dates: January 24, 2025 (Friday) – March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
The exhibition features three national treasures, including Ogata Korin’s “Red and White Plum Blossoms Folding Screen,” “Color-Decorated Wisteria Tea Pot” by Kyoto’s Nomura Kinkyo, and “Ink and Calligraphy City,” one of the top three collections of calligraphy. A selection of representative works from various collection fields will also be displayed.
Red and White Plum Blossoms Folding Screen (Ogata Korin, Edo period, 18th century)
Color-Decorated Wisteria Tea Pot (Nomura Kinkyo, Edo period, 17th century)
Ink and Calligraphy City (Nara to Muromachi period, 8th to 15th century)
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Zuigunko Plum Garden
Located just a 2-minute walk from the MOA Museum of Art, the “Zuigunko Plum Garden” features approximately 360 red and white plum trees in full bloom.
The garden showcases a variety of plum species, including Cold Red Plum, March Red Plum, Maya Red Plum, Light Red Bungo, White Kaga, Aoi Jiku, and Weeping Plum, creating an elegant display of red and white blossoms and enhancing the joy of flower viewing.
MOA Museum of Art Information
- Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)
- Closed Days: Every Thursday (open on public holidays), exhibition changeover days (please refer to the official calendar for details)
- Ticket Prices:
- General Admission: 1,760 yen/person (Group ticket: 1,430 yen/person)
- High School and University Students: 1,100 yen/person (Group ticket: 770 yen/person)
- Junior High School and younger: Free
- Senior Citizens Discount: 1,540 yen/person
- Disabled Persons Discount: Free
Group tickets are available for groups of 10 or more.
Transportation: From JR Atami Station Bus Terminal, take bus number 8, bound for the “MOA Museum of Art” line, which takes about 7 minutes. Get off at the final stop to reach the museum.
