Showa Museum of Art
The Showa Museum of Art (昭和美術館 Shōwa Bijitsukan) is a private art museum located in the Shiomi-chō area of Shōwa-ku, Nagoya, central Japan.
Showa Museum of Art in Nagoya
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 and the Kuwayama Art Museum.[2]
Accessibility
The nearest subway station is Irinaka Station.
References
External links
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