basic information

The MOA Museum of Art (MOA Bijutsukan) is spectacularly located in the slopes above Atami, exhibiting an impressive collection of Japanese and East Asian art.

Among the exhibits are three national treasures and numerous important cultural properties, including paintings, works of calligraphy, sculptures and other crafts. The museum also features a Japanese style garden with tea houses and a no theater.

The MOA Museum of Art was opened in 1982 by the Mokichi Okada Association (MOA). Okada Mokichi was an avid art collector who lived from 1882 to 1955 and also founded the Hakone Museum of Art in Gora.

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how to get there

The MOA Museum of Art is located in Atami at the northeastern coast of the Izu Peninsula. It can be reached in a 7 minute bus ride from Atami Station. Buses depart about every ten minutes and are operated by Tokai Bus. The one way fare is 160 Yen.

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Admission: 1600 Yen
Hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (last entry at 16:00). Closed on Thursdays unless Thursday is a national holiday. Closed January 6-12 and December 25-31.

8th of 10 most visited sights in Izu Peninsula.
368th of 450 most visited sights nationwide.

hotels & ryokan

Village Izukogen All rooms are suites offering magnificent panoramic views with an ocean-view bath. Public open-air baths are also available. Azveil Hotel & Spa Atami Elegant hotel with modern Japanese atmosphere in hot springs resort Atami. 38 rooms and luxurious spas.

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