Hiroshima Attractions

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Hiroshima boasts the first public art museum in Japan devoted exclusively to contemporary art. The museum is housed in an interesting building designed by Japanese architect Kurokawa Kisho, based on the shape of a Japanese warehouse (Kura). The building is set high on a hill in Hijiyama Park, famed for its cherry blossoms and splendid city views. The museum itself contains the works of established and up-and-coming Japanese artists. For those not familiar with Japanese art the museum has provided information books on the individual artists represented, written in English. There is also an outdoor sculpture garden to enjoy.

Address: Hijiyama Koen; Website: www.hcmca.cf.city.hiroshima.jp; Telephone: (0)82 264 1121; Transport: Bus or streetcar from Hiroshima Station; Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm; Admission: ¥360 (adults), ¥270 (students), ¥170 (scholars)