Lovely little art museum in Hikarigaoka. The museum is only 2 floors but contains some beautiful pieces of art.

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It's an art museum in the middle of a residential area. Admission is 500 yen. On the Sunday afternoon I visited, there were no other visitors at all, so I could spend my time quietly. It's by no means spacious, but it was a calming place. The piano I came to see was covered and protected, but when I asked the receptionist, they kindly showed it to me. Apparently it's being kept dry because summers are humid. A heater is installed under the piano itself to warm it. There's a soba restaurant attached. Apparently this soba restaurant is a relocated silkworm farmer's house. Ten-zaru was 2100 yen. For young people, the portion is a bit smaller than usual. The soba is handmade with a firm bite. I enjoyed it.

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■When Sunday, February 1, 2026 ■Crowds ・Number of people: 2〜4 ・Density: Comfortable ・Roominess: You can take your time ■Viewing time About 30 minutes ■Cost 500 yen ■Personal highlights／Artists The exhibition space is on 1F and 2F. Most of the artists are lesser-known; the only one I knew was Yokoyama Taikan. The others were artists I was meeting for the first time, but among them, Ryu Kwang-sang and Kimura Keigo had the most works on display. As the name suggests, Ryu Kwang-sang is a Korean painter. His "Mount Fuji" differs from those painted by Japanese artists, giving a somewhat cold and eerie impression. The intricate way he painted the trees in "Water Reflection" (Suiei) is wonderful. Kimura Keigo has a somehow soft feel, while Ryu Kwang-sang feels cold. It's fun to compare them~ Photography is completely prohibited inside. ●Artist ・Ryu Kwang-sang "Water Reflection" (Suiei) ■Overall They aren't famous artists, but I came across works I thought were good. That said, there were no captions introducing the artists or explaining the works, so it may be a museum for connoisseurs.

A piece of Musashino scenery preserved in a corner among rows of apartment complexes, a soba restaurant in a farmhouse, and exhibitions centered on Japanese-style painting (nihonga) that combine power and grace. I had a good time.

In a residential area close to the south side of Hikarigaoka Park, you'll be drawn in by the large gate, flagstones, trees, and the building itself. The garden has a really nice feel that suits the atmosphere. The path leading further in was lovely too. When I asked at reception about taking photos, they said the artworks were off-limits but photographing the overall space was OK. On 2F, there was a rehearsal of Expression and flute going on. It's not a big museum, but there's a Bösendorfer piano and you can doze off in the lounge, so I was able to spend a wonderful, relaxed time.

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