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Hayashibara Museum of Art

林原美術館

This private museum specializes in Japanese and Chinese pottery and ceramics from the Heian and Kamakura periods, featuring a beautiful Japanese garden.

Updated 2026/07/12
Hayashibara Museum of Art Gateway Exterior
Hayashibara Museum of Art Gateway Exterior
Opening hours
Mon–Sun10:00–17:00
Holidays10:00–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥500
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
2-7-15, Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama
〒 700-0823How to get there
Nearest station県庁通りHigashiyama Line5 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop県庁前3 min walk from the bus stop

The Hayashibara Museum of Art is a private museum that has a collection of Japanese and Chinese art, including pottery, ceramics, and sculptures. The museum has a focus on works from the Heian and Kamakura periods, and also has a collection of modern art. The Museum also has a beautiful Japanese garden, which is open to visitors.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Hayashibara Museum of Art. Legend: Higashiyama Line; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Hiroshima, Shin-Kurashiki, Soja, Okayama, Shiroshita, Tamachi, Nishigawaryokudoukouen.

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