Welcome to the Okura Museum Of Art

Established in 1917 by industrialist Kihachiro Okura, the Okura Museum of Art is Japan’s oldest existing privately operated museum. It exhibits a remarkable collection of ancient ceramics, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, and samurai armor, all of which reflect Japan’s cultural heritage. With three works designated national treasures, the museum blends traditional architecture with the beauty of the hotel's gardens. Exhibits are regularly rotated so that visitors can discover works that preserve the legacy of Japan’s artistic traditions. The museum currently owns 2,500 pieces, including treasures like the 10th-century poetry collection of Kokin Wakashu, as well as 13 pieces with important cultural properties and 44 important works of art.