The Akita Museum of Art, designed by Tadao Ando, is home to Tsuguharu Foujita’s monumental mural ‘Events in Akita’ — one of the largest canvases in Japan, depicting the prefecture’s festivals and daily life. Ando’s spiral staircase and a rooftop triangular water pool that frames Senshu Park make the building itself a work of art.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Akita City, Akita |
| Hours | ~10:00–18:00 (closed irregular) |
| Admission | Around ¥310 (collection) |
| Time needed | About 1 hour |
| Best time | Year-round |
What to See
- Foujita’s vast mural ‘Events in Akita’.
- Tadao Ando’s concrete spiral staircase.
- The rooftop triangular water pool framing Senshu Park.
- Rotating exhibitions of Japanese and Western art.
Combine Your Visit
- Stroll the adjacent Senshu Park & Kubota Castle .
- Feast on kiritanpo hot pot .
- Sample Akita sake nearby.
Getting There
- On foot: ~10–15 min from Akita Station, by Senshu Park.
- By bus: city buses to the museum district.
Tips
Enjoy the café view where the triangular pool visually merges with Senshu Park across the road — a signature Ando moment. Photography rules vary by exhibit.
