4 recommended art spots in Kanazawa, from the classics to the latest spots!

Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is famous nationwide as an “Art City”.

Kanazawa is dotted with attractive art spots, including 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa which opened in 2004. Most of them are located in the center of the city, so being able to explore them on foot or by renting a bicycle is one of the charms of Kanazawa art tours.

This time, we will introduce "4 recommended art spots in Kanazawa that you want to keep in mind".

4 Recommended Art Spots in Kanazawa

Free areas are also available! "21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa"

The most famous art spot in Kanazawa is "21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. It is a museum that offers exhibitions and programs centering on contemporary art. 

There are plenty of areas in the museum that you can enjoy for free, so it's also attractive that you can casually come into contact with art! There is also a restaurant, museum shop, and tea room.

Leandro Erlich's "Swimming Pool" is particularly popular. You can also enter the pool and enjoy two different views.

* To visit the underground part of the "Swimming Pool", you need to make a reservation in advance or wait in line on the day. Please note that a separate exhibition ticket (special exhibition or collection exhibition) is required in either case.

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How to enjoy the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa! 

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[21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa]
Address: 1-2-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Phone number: 076-220-2800 (main)
Business hours: Exhibition zone 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Public zone 9:00-22:00
Regular holidays: See website

https://www.kanazawa21.jp/

KAMU Kanazawa, a new contemporary art museum in Kanazawa

​KAMU kanazawa is a private contemporary art museum that opened in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture in June 2020.

You can touch contemporary art while visiting the spaces within walking distance of "Center", "BlackBlack", "Sky", "L", and "tatami". It is also a point that you can enjoy it leisurely while enjoying walking around the city!

Of particular interest is Leandro Erlich's new work "INFINITE STAIRCASE." Leandro is a contemporary artist born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, who created "Swimming Pool" exhibited at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa.

This work is an experiential installation work in which visitors can enter and enjoy the work inside a structure that resembles a spiral staircase turned on its side.

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2021.12.16

Visit Report on KAMU Kanazawa, a New Contemporary Art Museum in Kanazawa!

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/kamu-kanazawa

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[KAMU kanazawa]
Opening hours: Tuesday-Thursday/holidays 11:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday)
Admission fee: ¥ 1,200 (common ticket for all spaces), free for elementary school students and younger

https://www.ka-mu.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kamu_kanazawa/

Relocated buildings from the Meiji period! "National Craft Museum"

In April 2021, the "National Crafts Museum" was relocated and opened in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

The building is the relocation of two former military facilities built in the Meiji period, the former Army 9th Division Headquarters Office and the former Army Kanazawa Kaikosha. The parts that were removed in the past and the color of the exterior have been restored.

The National Crafts Museum is a national art museum that collects modern and contemporary crafts and designs. A total of about 4,000 items are stored in various fields such as ceramics, glass, lacquer work, woodwork, bamboo work, textiles, dolls, metalwork, industrial design, and graphic design. (As of April 1, 2021)

【National Crafts Museum】
Address ：3-23 Dewa-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Phone Number ：050-5541-8600
Opening Hours ： 9:30-17:30 (Admission until 17:00)
Closed ： See website

https://www.momat.go.jp/

Fantastic Atelier "HIMITO"

A fantastic picture of fluffy dandelion fluff. Many of you may have seen it on SNS etc.?

This is the gallery "HIMITO" that exhibits unique works called "peel art". Peel art is a craft art that uses materials that are usually thrown away, such as citrus fruit and vegetable peels and egg shells.

When you open the door, you will find yourself in a truly fantastic space. Countless dandelion fluff hangs from the ceiling, making it photogenic no matter where you take pictures. It is surprising to learn that all the dandelions are real.

[HIMITO]
Address: 51 Nakakawayokemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Telephone number :-
Opening hours :-
Regular holiday: Irregular holidays

http://www.peelart.com/index.html

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