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- Destinations
- Asia
- Japan
- Hiroshima
- Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima boasts the first public art museum in Japan devoted
exclusively to contemporary art. The museum is housed in an
interesting building designed by Japanese architect Kurokawa Kisho,
based on the shape of a Japanese warehouse (Kura). The building is
set high on a hill in Hijiyama Park, famed for its cherry blossoms
and splendid city views. The museum itself contains the works of
established and up-and-coming Japanese artists. For those not
familiar with Japanese art the museum has provided information
books on the individual artists represented, written in English.
There is also an outdoor sculpture garden to enjoy.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
¥360 (adults), ¥270 (students), ¥170
(scholars).
Language
Japanese is the official language. Most Japanese people
will have studied English at school, but few can speak it well or
understand what is said to them.
Money
The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100
sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers
cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency
exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to
3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best
taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards;
only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some
major stores.
Opening Times
Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm.
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