Adachi Museum of Art (足立美術館)
Where Japanese Gardens and Art Meet
Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane Prefecture was founded in 1980 by Adachi Zenko, a local textile wholesaler with a deep passion for Japanese paintings and gardens. At the age of 71, he established the museum to share his art collection and his love for gardens with the public. His decision to build the museum in his hometown reflects his sense of respect and gratitude for his roots.
A Masterful Collection of Japanese Gardens
Surrounding the museum are several meticulously maintained gardens, each reflecting traditional Japanese design principles. The highlight is the Dry Landscape Garden, but visitors will also find the Moss Garden, Tea Garden, Pond Garden—the oldest on the grounds—and the striking White Gravel and Pine Garden, which pays tribute to the works of painter Yokoyama Taikan.
This garden is also featured in our in-depth eBook, published with the support of the Adachi Museum of Art.
The contrast between the black pines and white gravel creates a living canvas of light and shadow.
From different angles, the composition of the garden appears to shift like a painted scroll unrolling.
Read more in our eBook!
The Adachi Museum of Art Garden Guide
This eBook offers insights into the design, symbolism, and art collection of the Adachi Museum of Art.
Perfect for garden lovers and cultural travelers.
Learn more before you visit—or revisit from home.
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Gallery
Directions
How to get to the garden
The museum lies in a rural part of Japan in the Shimane prefecture. From JR Okayama Station or Yonago or Izumo Airport take a JR train to Yasugi Station.
There is a free Shuttle Bus leaving every 20 min for the Adachi Museum of Art.
Address
- EN: 320 Furukawa-cho, Yasugi, Shimane, 692-0064, JAPAN
- JP: 〒692‐0064 島根県安来市古川町320
Opening times
- April – September: 9:00 – 17:30
- October – March: 9:00 – 17:00
Annex will close every other month for two days to change the exhibits.
Admission fee
- Adults: 2,500 yen
- University Students: 2,000 yen
- High School Students: 1,000 yen
- Elementary and Junior High School Students: 500 yen
Facilities & Accessibility
- Museum Shop
- Cafes: Midori, Taikan
- Tea House: Juraku-an (not completely barrierfree)
- Lockers
- Multipurpose Toilets (with Ostomate)
- The Main Building is fully accessible
- Elevators available
- The Attached Exhibition Room has limited accessibility
Best time to visit
- In May when the azaleas flower.
- End of November when the maple trees change color.
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