Showa Museum of Art

The Showa Museum of Art (昭和美術館 Shōwa Bijitsukan) is a private art museum located in the Shiomi district of Shōwa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Showa Museum of Art in Nagoya

History

The collection is by the local Gifu-born businessman Kozo Goto (1881-1977). The museum was founded in 1978. It consists of many items of Japanese ceramics also used for Japanese tea ceremony, including three works designated as Important Cultural Properties and four works designated as Important Art Objects.

It is housed in his former residence and garden.

Nearby the museum is Nanzan University and the Kuwayama Art Museum.

Accessibility

The nearest subway station is Irinaka Station.

External links

Media related to Showa Museum of Art at Wikimedia Commons

• Homepage of the Showa Museum of Art
• Aichi Prefecture | Showa Museum of Art