Museum · Shigaraki (Koka)

MIHO MUSEUM MIHO MUSEUM

I.M. Pei-designed museum hidden in the Shigaraki mountains, reached through a tunnel, with ancient art from Egypt to Asia.

Hours10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

ClosedMondays (next weekday if holiday); closed for long periods between exhibitions

PriceAdult: ¥1,300
University / high school: ¥1,000

Getting thereMIHO MUSEUM bus stop (Teisan bus from JR Ishiyama Station, 50 min)

Time needed2-3 hours

Best timeSpring cherry blossoms; autumn leaves

Address300 Momodani, Shigaraki-cho Tashiro, Koka, Shiga 529-1814

Websitemiho.or.jp

About

Architect I.M. Pei designed the MIHO MUSEUM as a modern 'peach blossom land', approached by a silver tunnel and suspension bridge through forested hills. About 80 percent of the building is underground. The collection spans ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Silk Road and Japan. Spring and autumn special exhibitions are the main seasons.

Highlights

I.M. Pei architecture
Tunnel and bridge approach
Ancient art from Egypt to Japan
Cherry blossoms along the approach in spring

Tips

Open only during spring, summer and autumn exhibition seasons; check dates
Bus from JR Ishiyama Station, about 50 min
Autumn 2026 exhibition runs Sep 26 to Dec 6

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