Nakanoshima Kosetsu Museum of Art

Opened in 2018 following the main building of Mikage in Kobe. We introduce antiques from Japan and East Asia such as armor, Buddhist art, medieval and modern paintings, tea utensils collected by Ryohei Ryohei Murayama, founder of the Asahi Shimbun. There is also a reproduction exhibition of the existing tea room "Nakanoshima Gennan Gennan" in Kyuumurayamakejuutaku Yokan. Many ambitious Special Exhibition are also held.

Creation of a new “Yamai in the City”

It is an art museum where you can create a quiet and dignified space in a skyscraper in a business district and enjoy art. The creation of "Yamai in the city" in the world of tea ceremony is to live in Soan while living in the city and enjoy the quiet state of the mountains. This is the theme of Nakanoshima Kosetsu Museum of Art.

Protect Japanese culture and art and pass it on to future generations

The museum houses old Japanese and East Asian artworks collected by Ryohei Murayama, the founder of the Asahi Shimbun. Collected items include weapons such as swords and armor, Buddhist art, calligraphy, early modern paintings, tea utensils, etc., and various Special Exhibitions are held.

Footprints of the Asahi Shimbun and Ryohei Murayama

Introducing the life of Ryohei Murayama through valuable exhibits, large chronology, commentary panels, videos, etc. In addition, it is introduced in a diorama model of the existing nationally designated important cultural property "Kyuumurayamakejuutaku Yokan" and a reproduction exhibition of the living room on the second floor of the Western-style building. The history of Nakanoshima, the birthplace of the Asahi Shimbun, and the history of the company building, are also displayed in chronology and panel materials.

The tea room "Nakanoshima Gennan"

The tea room "Nakanoshima Gennan" built in the nationally designated important cultural property "Kyuumurayamakejuutaku Yokan" is reproduced in full size.
Nakanoshima Kosetsu Museum of Art is the first to reproduce not only the tea room but also the entire open space and display it permanently. You can see an exhibition that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies such as spatial production with images and lighting.