Towada City
🗺️ Towada Art Center十和田市現代美術館
Towada City
About Towada Art Center
Visit a contemporary art museum to witness unforgettable masterpieces.
Details
The Towada Art Museum opened in 2008 and is the highlight of the "Art Towata" project launched by Towada City to promote urban development through art. The exhibits are not limited to paintings; they primarily focus on sculptures, emphasizing details that integrate the works with the space. Various art pieces are also scattered around the art plaza and streets opposite the museum, making the entire town feel like a world full of artistic charm.
The Towada Art Museum was designed by the architectural master Tadao Ando. Its feature is that each artwork has its own independent exhibition hall, connected by glass corridors. Works by contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Yoshitomo Nara can be appreciated both in the museum and the art plaza. The imaginative and visually striking pieces leave a lasting impression.
Regarding transportation, it is recommended to use public transport. You can take a bus from either "Hachinohe Station" or "Shichinohe-Towada Station." However, since bus schedules are limited, it is advisable to check the official website for the bus times in advance.
Highlights
A town that fully experiences the charm of contemporary art. The entire exhibition hall space is also part of the artwork. Before taking public transportation, please be sure to check the schedule in advance.
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Essential Information
Address
10-9 Nishi 2-bancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture
Phone
0176-20-1127
Getting There
(1) Take a bus from JR "Shichinohe-Towada" Station and get off at "Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art" to arrive directly.
(2) Take the Towada Kanko Electric Railway bus from JR "Hachinohe" Station and get off at "Kanchogai-dori," then walk for about 5 minutes.
(3) Take the JR bus "Oirase" from JR "Hachinohe" Station and get off at "Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art" to arrive directly.
(4) Drive for about 30 minutes from the Hachinohe Road/Second Rikuoku Expressway via the Hachinohe-Bakushou interchange.
Hours / Holidays
Monday (extended to the next day if it falls on a public holiday), year-end and New Year.
Website
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