Showa Museum of Art

Showa Museum of Art in Nagoya

The Showa Museum of Art (昭和美術館 Shōwa Bijitsukan) is an art museum located in Irinaka in Shōwa-ku, Nagoya, central Japan.

History

The collection is by the local Gifu-born business man 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.[1]

It is housed in his former residence and garden.

Nearby the museum is Nanzan University.[2]

Accessibility

The nearest subway station is Irinaka Station.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-museums/showa-museum-art#ixzz4ExFB7qcu
  2. ↑ http://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-museums/showa-museum-art#ixzz4ExDVpdyv

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Coordinates: 35°08′25″N 136°56′54″E / 35.1403°N 136.9484°E / 35.1403; 136.9484

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