Tenshin Memorial Goura Museum, Ibaraki

Info

Address:

2083 Tsubaki, Otsu-cho, Kita-Ibaraki, Ibaraki

Public Transportation:

JR Ōtsu Port Station → 5 minutes by car

Car Access:

12 km and 15 minutes via National Route 6 from the Joban Expressway North Ibaraki IC. Alternatively, 12 km and 15 minutes via National Route 6 from the Joban Expressway Iwaki Nakoso IC.

Phone Number:

0293-46-5311

Parking Number:

125 cars / free

Business Hours

9:30 to 17:00 (entry is ~ 16:30)

Price

Admission is 210 yen (special exhibitions are charged separately).

Spot Category

Museums and Galleries

Introducing Okakura Tenshin's achievements with valuable materials

An art museum located at the scenic Ura Coast.

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