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Rantoukaku Museum

It is said that there are as many as 3,000 islands in the Seto Inland Sea facing Hiroshima prefecture. Shimokamagari-jima, one of those islands is also called “a garden island” for its beautiful scenery. The most popular spot in this island is Rantoukaku Museum. The building is made from cypress and has a stately appearance. There are about 2,200 collections including Japanese paintings and oil paintings. In the neighborhood, there is a facility called Shotoen that exhibits Edo-era Imari ware and lighting devices.

(Source: 浜崎左髪子と広島)

Focus on Modern Paintings in Japan

The main building of the museum has exhibits of works by Taikan Yokoyama, Heihachiro Fukuda, and Kunzo Minami, artists who represent modern paintings in Japan. Art work by local artists is also exhibited. There are various artworks such as Japanese paintings, oil paintings, prints, and sketches. The annex has the permanent exhibition of works by Manjiro Terauchi, an oil painter.

(Source: 蘭島文化振興財団)

Scenery of Seto from the Annex

The annex stands on a hill and has a view of Kamagari Bridge and the streets of Seto. It is a precious chance that you can feel the blessings of the richness of nature and also see works inspired by it. You will also learn that Japanese art has been heavily influenced by nature.

(Source: 亀が無理してロードバイク乗ってみた)

Hakusetsurou

Hakusetsurou is a building relocated and rebuild at the present place in the late Edo period. The first floor is a Japanese room with movable walls. It is a valuable style of architecture that we rarely have chances to see these days. Green tea is served in the Japanese room; so you can relax as you take a sip.

(Source: 公益財団法人蘭島文化振興財団)

Address
200-1 Sannose, Shimokamagari-cho, Kure-shi, Hiroshima
Contact No.
+81-823-65-3066
+81-823-65-3066
Access
From JR Kure station, take Setouchisanko bus bound for Kamagari or Toyoshima. Ride for 23 minutes and get off at the bus stop Sannose. Walk for 5 minutes.
Opening Hours / Holidays
9:00-17:00 Closed: Tuesday (the next day when it falls on a holiday)
Time Required

(Source: 浜崎左髪子と広島)

Focus on Modern Paintings in Japan

The main building of the museum has exhibits of works by Taikan Yokoyama, Heihachiro Fukuda, and Kunzo Minami, artists who represent modern paintings in Japan. Art work by local artists is also exhibited. There are various artworks such as Japanese paintings, oil paintings, prints, and sketches. The annex has the permanent exhibition of works by Manjiro Terauchi, an oil painter.

(Source: 蘭島文化振興財団)

Scenery of Seto from the Annex

The annex stands on a hill and has a view of Kamagari Bridge and the streets of Seto. It is a precious chance that you can feel the blessings of the richness of nature and also see works inspired by it. You will also learn that Japanese art has been heavily influenced by nature.

(Source: 亀が無理してロードバイク乗ってみた)

Hakusetsurou

Hakusetsurou is a building relocated and rebuild at the present place in the late Edo period. The first floor is a Japanese room with movable walls. It is a valuable style of architecture that we rarely have chances to see these days. Green tea is served in the Japanese room; so you can relax as you take a sip.

(Source: 公益財団法人蘭島文化振興財団)