Tanimura Art Museum & Gyokusuien Gardens

Buddhist Artwork, Traditional Japanese Gardens & Modern Architecture

The Gyokusuien Gardens opened in 1981. Designed by acclaimed landscape architect Kinsaku Nakane, the gardens use the natural background to evoke a scene of two rivers flowing from the mountains in a serene, secluded setting. Enjoy viewing the gardens from the adjoining tea house or the hillside pavilion.

Tanimura Art Museum, which is located right next to the gardens, was opened in 1983. The museum features the Buddhist artwork of wood sculptor Seiko Sawada who is considered by many to be Japan’s greatest modern sculptor of Buddhist artwork

Even the museum itself is a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by renowned architect Togo Murano. It was among one of the last buildings he designed before his passing and is considered a perfect example of Murano’s personal style of brutalist architecture.

Travel along the corridors on a pilgrimage from the profane to the sacred and cleanse your mind and soul in this truly unique museum.

Entrance fees:

◆ Tanimura Art Museum & Gyokusuien Gardens
　Adults: 800 yen
　Free admission for ages 18 and under

◆ Joint Admission with Hisuien Gardens
　Adults: 1,000 yen (valid for two days)
　Free admission for ages 18 and under