Tanimura Museum of Art

Overview

The Tanimura Museum of Art, located in Chuo-ku, Niigata City, was established to widely introduce the life and work of Mitsuharu Tanimura, a master of modern Japanese painting. Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1902, Tanimura studied at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts) and later studied Western art in France. His works delicately express the beauty of nature and humanity, captivating many. The Tanimura Museum of Art displays a diverse collection, including Tanimura's masterpieces, as well as Japanese and Western paintings, and sculptures. Special exhibitions are held regularly, making it an enjoyable museum for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The museum is surrounded by other cultural institutions, such as the Niigata City Museum of Art and the Niigata Prefectural Museum of Art, Bandaijima, making it ideal for a day of museum hopping. Its convenient location within walking distance of Niigata Station is another major attraction.