Ohara Museum of Art

大原美術館

The Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki was founded in 1930 by Ohara Magosaburo, a businessman who supported the culture of Kurashiki. It was Japan's first private museum of Western art. The museum holds about 3,000 works, including ancient Egyptian art, modern Western art and modern and contemporary Japanese art. It stands in the Bikan Historical Quarter.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: March–November: 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). December–February: 9:00–15:00 (last entry 14:30). Hours may vary by season.
Closed: Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday) and at year-end; check other closed periods before visiting.
Getting there: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Paid parking is available around the Bikan Historical Quarter.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.