After leaving Tottori, the next stop was Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture.
The reason for visiting this city is Himeji Castle, which can be seen from the train station.
As it was late afternoon and we planned to visit the castle and gardens the next day, we walked to Miki Museum of Art which was a gem! Except for two museum staff people, there were no other people in the five floors of the museum. A private, totally safe museum visit!
This (translated) description comes from the museum website:
Miki Museum of Art is located just south of Himeji Castle, a World Cultural Heritage and Japanese National Treasure.
It was opened in 2008 and includes the private collection of Shigeyoshi Miki - the founder of the MIKIKOGYO incorporated, collected over a period of 50 years.
Shigeyoshi had a great appreciation of art as a cultural asset. His desire was to contribute to the benefit of the Harima-Himeji local area culture by exhibiting his collection for the enjoyment of the public in this newly constructed museum.
The collection includes about 1000 items with a focus on Japanese Modern Art and includes pottery, Japanese Paintings and Western Paintings.
Following Shigeyoshi's inheritance, we aim to continue his work and further enhance this collection with future exhibitions that will aim to further contribute to the enrichment of art and culture in this region.
Miki Museum of Art is here for all to enjoy. We hope for your continuing support of
the museum. Thank you.
There is a wonderful view of Himeji Castle from the top floor observation area.
Photos were not allowed in most of the museum, but one painting of Mt. Fuji had a "Photo OK" sign.
On the fifth floor was a tea house exhibit and an area to sit and rest with a view of the castle.
In the lobby/entrance area were some things on display to advertise upcoming classes. The staff person told me I could take photos. If I lived nearby, I would take these classes!
The embellished bags look great - too bad the class is a long way from home!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place, not to mention those embroidered bags!
ReplyDeleteGreat building. Beautiful projects there for stitching and beading.
ReplyDeleteHimeji castle is on my bucket list. I Never forget take a picture with Himeji castle at the museum. Thank you for sharing.😊
ReplyDeleteit's also good to decorate the bag with various materials.
I like it very much.💗
Pamela: I too would take these classes if I lived near there, they are lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice photos of your trip.
Catherine
I remember walking down that street in Himeji! The museum sounds like a great experience; I wanna take one of those classes as well.
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