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MIHO MUSEUM

MIHO MUSEUM

MIHO MUSEUM

MIHO MUSEUM is an art museum in Shiga Prefecture that opened in November 1997. The approach was designed by architect I.M. Pei: visitors pass through a tunnel and over a bridge before reaching the museum. The collection includes a wide range of Japanese art and ancient art from Egypt, Western Asia, Greece, Rome, South Asia and China.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00).

Closed

Open in spring, summer and autumn seasons only; closed every Monday (or the next business day if Monday is a national holiday).

Admission

Adults 1,300 yen; high school and university students 1,000 yen; elementary and junior high students free.

Getting there

From JR Ishiyama Station, take the Teisan Bus bound for Miho Museum for about 50 minutes to the last stop.

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

Good to know

  • Wheelchairs, strollers and walking sticks can be borrowed free of charge.
  • Eating, drinking and smoking are allowed only in permitted areas.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Plan at least 90 to 120 minutes to see the exhibits, including walking between the buildings.
  • The museum building is about 500 meters (7 to 8 minutes' walk) from the Reception Pavilion; the electric shuttle may be suspended at peak times.
  • You may eat your own packed lunch in the Reception Pavilion eating area and on the outdoor benches, but not in the restaurant or tea room.
  • 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 Shiga 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.

Prayer times in Shiga

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:45
  2. Sunrise06:21
  3. Dhuhr11:42
  4. Asr14:37
  5. Maghrib16:59
  6. Isha18:25

Times are calculated for Otsu. Times may differ elsewhere in Shiga.

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Places to pray near MIHO MUSEUM

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near MIHO MUSEUM

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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): miho.jp