Miho Museum

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Nestled in the dense, green hills of Shigaraki about an hour’s drive from Kyoto is one of Japan’s least-known architectural gems. In the 1970’s, Mihoko Koyama, wealthy benefactor and the leader of a religious organization (dare I say, cult) Shinji Shumeikai, commissioned world-renowned architect I.M. Pei to design a bell tower for the religion’s headquarters - in fact, the bell tower can be seen from the Miho Museum.

Overview

Address

300 Momodani, Shigarakicho Tashiro, Koka, Shiga 529-1814, Japan (Directions)

Hours

10:00 - 17:00 Open Now

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Holidays 10:00 - 17:00

Phone Number

+81 (0)748-82-3411

Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access
  • Wheelchair rental
  • Multi-purpose toilet
  • Guide dog access

General Amenities

  • Nursing rooms

Language support

  • Audio Guide (English)
  • Audio Guide (Mandarin)
  • Audio Guide (Japanese)

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