Museum · Hayama
The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama 神奈川県立近代美術館 葉山館
Kanagawa's modern art museum on Isshiki Beach in Hayama, with sea views, a garden of sculptures and a seaside restaurant.
Hours9:30-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
ClosedMondays (except holidays), between exhibitions, Dec 29-Jan 3
Getting thereKanagawa Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan bus stop (from JR Zushi Station)
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeClear winter days for Fuji views
Address2208-1 Isshiki, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa 240-0111
Websitemoma.pref.kanagawa.jp
About
The Hayama building of Japan's first public modern art museum stands right on the shore of Sagami Bay. It holds changing exhibitions of Japanese and international modern art. Outdoor sculptures stand in the garden, and the restaurant faces the sea, with Mt. Fuji visible on clear days. It is an easy half-day trip from Zushi or Kamakura.
Highlights
- Modern art exhibitions
- Seaside sculpture garden
- Restaurant with ocean view
- Mt. Fuji across the bay on clear days
Tips
- Bus from JR Zushi Station to Miura Kinen Bijutsukan-mae (about 20 min)
- Closed Mondays
- Combine with a walk on Isshiki Beach
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