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Welcome to Narukawa Art Museum!
Narukawa Art Museum opened in 1988, drawn from entrepreneur Minoru Narukawa’s collection of Japanese-style paintings (Nihonga) from the mid-1950s onward. Atop a hill overlooking Lake Ashi, Hakone Shrine’s bright orange torii gate, and Mt. Fuji, the museum offers a unique perspective also on significant masterworks by past and present Nihonga artists. The building was designed by Takashi Imazato, who worked on the new Kokuigan (constructed by Takenaka Corporation), home to the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament. Our museum’s notable contemporary style of Japanese architecture won the Tokyo Kenchikusho award from the Tokyo Association of Architectural Firms.
In 2012, we established the Narukawa Art Foundation for the development of Nihonga, which plays a vital role in traditional Japanese culture seen today. By collecting and exhibiting contemporary Nihonga paintings, the foundation pursues activities like conducting research into various works as well as recognition and support of artists.
