Jan 12, 2026 An exhibition themed Love is on right now, covering from romantic love, family love, love for deities and masters, and love towards animals and items. I sort of understood the sentiment but I still found the theme a bit too broad and the thread not that coherent among art pieces. Some people might say the museum was too small and a bit steep at ¥1,400 though. That said, most pieces were good standalone so I wouldn’t complain. Most artworks had good explanations in English and other languages in a QR code next to the work so that was very convenient. No photos for the vast majority of the exhibition except for 1 single artwork. I kinda enjoyed this as it forced me to just enjoy the art as is without feeling the pressure to take photos and justify my enjoyment. Museum shop was sandwiched between the main gallery room 1, and a much smaller gallery room 2. I didn’t buy anything but I saw lots of beautiful postcards of Japanese traditional scenery and women. On an unrelated note I received one free postcard after answering a questionnaire about the museum before I left however. Elevator button was interesting. Took me 1.5h in total to comfortably view all works, all in B1 of the building. Not empty but also not crowded on a public holiday like today. I wonder what’s in the upper stairs of the building since it looks so tall from outside. Also, free lockers behind the reception, free wifi and clean bathrooms made for a pleasant visit.

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The art collection here were luxury’s! Beautiful pieces, the place also calm. Its not that big and only one floor. Not so many foreigners spot to visit here when I came. Mostly aging locals that appreciate and adore Japanese arts. But worth it!

A small but perfect museum close to Hiroo. It's a more chill neighbourhood and the gallery is ideal if you just want to take an hour out of the ordinary and see some art. I saw the World of Flowers exhibition in April - amazing silk scrolls and screens. The exhibitions change every 2-3 months - and I can't wait to go again. Next time I'll go to the cafe too which looked nice.

View @ Yamatane Museum Of Art. . Founded in 1966 by Taneji Yamazaki, this is the country's first museum dedicated to the traditional nihonga (Japanese watercolour painting) style. . The museum exhibits a small, rotating collection of nihonga works, highlighting the subtle beauty and sophisticated techniques that define this unique art form. . The collection (comprising over 1,800 works, though only a few are displayed at any point) is a carefully curated assemblage that includes traditional watercolours, ukiyo-e prints, oil paintings, and ancient calligraphy.

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Yamatane Museum of Art offers a calm and intimate space focused on traditional and modern Nihonga (Japanese-style painting). The collection is beautifully curated, featuring works with delicate brushwork and seasonal themes. A perfect place to appreciate the quiet beauty of Japanese art.

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