Ohara Museum of Art
Ohara Museum of Art
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Ohara Museum of Art and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,278 within 3 miles
Attractions
148 within 6 miles
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
725 reviews
Excellent
417
Very good
248
Average
49
Poor
7
Terrible
4
anzen
Melbourne, Australia82 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The first time I came to this museum I got quite a shock. Hanging on the walls was a Modigliani, a number of Picasso’s, a few Monet and a heck of a lot more. It was so unexpected in this smallish town a couple of hours out of Osaka. At that time, I was in a rush and didn’t have time to explore further. Yesterday I came back and was blown away once again. As well as some extraordinary contemporary European and Japanese artists, the museum also houses an Asian Art Gallery that includes numerous stone pieces, mostly from China from around 500 AD. They are simply stunning.
It costs Yen1300 per person ($13-$14)
Kurashiki is a strange place. It’s obviously very touristy – but it somehow works. The Ohara Museum of Art is the icing on the cake.
It costs Yen1300 per person ($13-$14)
Kurashiki is a strange place. It’s obviously very touristy – but it somehow works. The Ohara Museum of Art is the icing on the cake.
Written November 2, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TheDoor_isopen
Tuggeranong, Australia2,862 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Although this isn't a typical Japanese Art museum, it's very well done and contains some excellent art - well curated and in a gorgeous setting.
Once inside, you can follow the suggested trail using the guided tour by headphones or just wander to things that interest you most. There is an annex in a separate building with modern Japanese art which is not to be missed.
However the main attraction for me was an amazing Japanese garden at the back of the building in which you can walk in. It's exquisite! Don't miss it.
Once inside, you can follow the suggested trail using the guided tour by headphones or just wander to things that interest you most. There is an annex in a separate building with modern Japanese art which is not to be missed.
However the main attraction for me was an amazing Japanese garden at the back of the building in which you can walk in. It's exquisite! Don't miss it.
Written July 11, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
grant T
Auckland Central, New Zealand63 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
A lot has already been said about this place and all good. I call it a place as it is collection of buildings which in themselves are an attraction and the gardens hold the Japanese beauty of small but complex as with each step across a stepping stone you get a different perspective of plants and pond. And of course there is the art itself an interesting cross section of Europe, Japan Contemporary and Ancient Chinese. The Japanese pottery is one of the best selections I have seen in one small room. I am amazed at the subtle aesthetics of use of glaze, colour and shapes. Some only have a simple black brush stroke and yet convey simplistic beauty. I would pay the fee just to see that one room as it seems to behold so many styles of Japanese pottery and each style is represented in my opinion, by the best. You will never want to have just a plain symmetrically square or round bowl ever after seeing these selections.
Written March 29, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
endis
Vilnius, Lithuania6,255 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
If you happen to be in Kurashiki, what itself has a nice old area called Bikan to wander around, definitely visit the Ohara museum. The founder of the museum Ohara hired the professional artist Kojima to collect distinguished pieces of Western art in the early XX century. Kojima traveled to Europe twice and also to Egypt, Korea and China. El Greco, Modigliani, Monet, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse are represented, modern and contemporary art, Asian and Western antiquities. The collection is of high quality and breadth. Audio guide is well worth to add to the ticket price. You would need around 2 hrs to explore the whole museum, including Kojima's memoriall hall some 5 mins away.
Written December 4, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GAIDA2014
Tokyo, Japan612 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Worth visiting Kurashiki city only for this museum.You will surely be surprised by paintings of major artists,such as Cezanne,Corot, El Greco,Millet, and so on.On the other hand 、lithograph and pottery of major Japanese artists are also excellent.I dare say this place is the best private museum in Japan.Better than any other in Tokyo.
Written September 22, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alonsote
Seville, Spain150 contributions
I had a day available in Okayama and was adviced to go to Kurashiki.
This museum is fantástic, really good selection of impresionists and other kinds. Amazing the story of how the museum was created and the blind faith of ohara family in torajiro artist to collect masterpieces in europe when he was studying there.
A must if you have a day available and are close to okayama.
This museum is fantástic, really good selection of impresionists and other kinds. Amazing the story of how the museum was created and the blind faith of ohara family in torajiro artist to collect masterpieces in europe when he was studying there.
A must if you have a day available and are close to okayama.
Written August 4, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Maneki-neko
Kurashiki, Japan16,454 contributions
Great collection of western art in this museum, located in Kurashiki's historical part of town, the "Bikanchiku".
Written January 20, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
elias501
Perth, Australia247 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This museum is set in the very traditional and beautiful town of Kurashiki. There are many galleries with a huge number of artworks many of which are European.
eg.Claude Monet and Henri Matisse. There are also works from Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Very impressive museum and well worth the visit.
eg.Claude Monet and Henri Matisse. There are also works from Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
Very impressive museum and well worth the visit.
Written July 21, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BE001903
Brussels, Belgium451 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
When we walked in (to get out of the sun for a bit), we had no idea how big this museum was. It has different exposition halls with several well known international painters. Really worthwhile
Written May 28, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Teresa Yap
Luzon, Philippines127 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
Was so impressed to see Claude Monet pairings as well as the Rodin sculptors. Also saw the Woman in hair painting by Matisse. I was so happy. No photos allowed though while inside the museum. But the view outside the museum was so nice.
Written November 11, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingOhara Museum of Art - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Ohara Museum of Art
- Hotels near Ohara Museum of Art:
- (0.09 mi) Kurashiki Guest House Yuurin-An
- (0.11 mi) Dormy Inn Kurashiki
- (0.06 mi) Kurashiki Kokusai Hotel
- (0.09 mi) Ryokan Kurashiki
- (0.05 mi) Tsurugata
- Restaurants near Ohara Museum of Art:
- (0.03 mi) El Greco
- (0.04 mi) Tsurugata
- (0.09 mi) Miyakeshoten
- (0.08 mi) Kurashiki Coffeekan
- (0.09 mi) YUURIN-AN Cafe
- Attractions near Ohara Museum of Art:
- (0.02 mi) Shinkeien
- (0.02 mi) Yurinso
- (0.03 mi) Imabashi Bridge
- (0.03 mi) Oharake House Katalyzer
- (0.04 mi) Ohara Museum of Art Museum Shop
Ohara Museum of Art Information
Excellent Reviews | 404 |
|---|---|
Very Good Reviews | 243 |
Ohara Museum of Art Photos | 436 |