Hosomi Museum
The Hosomi Museum is a renowned art museum established in 1998. Built upon the art collection of the Hosomi family spanning three generations, starting with Kokaan Hosomi (1901-1979), a prominent Japanese art collector and Showa-era businessperson. The museum showcases a comprehensive range of Japanese art, encompassing various fields and eras, from Shinto and Buddhist art to tea ceremony aesthetics and Edo period paintings such as Rimpa and Itō Jakuchū. Its mission is to preserve and promote traditional culture through diverse exhibitions, thereby nurturing the timeless beauty of classic art for future generations. The museum provides a gathering place for art enthusiasts, featuring a tearoom, shop, and café.
