[Just outside Tokyo! ️] Relaxing art spots for the summer

I'm MISA, an expert on stylish spots ✨This time, I'll be introducing the MOA Museum of Art in Atami✍🏻✨
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈The MOA Museum of Art, located on a hill in Atami, is an art and relaxation facility where you can enjoy national treasures, teahouses, gardens and views, as well as Western sweets and Japanese cuisine. It is easily accessible by bus or car, and you can take your time to appreciate it in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Check the closing days, entrance hours, and parking situation in advance, and enjoy the culture and the spectacular views 💡
🚃 Access Public transport: From JR Atami Station, take Tokai Bus No. 8 to the MOA Museum stop, about 7 minutes to the last stop, then a short walk. By car: About 2 hours from Tokyo (Odawara Atsugi Road → Seisho Bypass → Manazuru Road → National Route 135) About 1 hour from Shizuoka (Shin-Tomei Nagaizumi-Numazu IC → Izu Jukan Road → Atsukan Road → National Route) Parking: There are about 200 parking spaces in total on the 3rd floor of the building and near the escalator entrance, and they are free to use (9:00–17:00)
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🕙 Business hours and closing days Opening hours: 9:30–16:30 (last entry at 16:00) Closed days: Every Thursday (open on public holidays), exhibition change days, New Year's holidays
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💴 Admission fee: Adults: 2,000 yen (1,800 yen for groups) High school and university students: 1,400 yen (1,200 yen for groups) Junior high school students and younger: Free Disabled: Free for up to two accompanying persons *Cannot be used with other discounts
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👍 Recommended points: Many national treasures and important cultural properties: The collection of approximately 3,500 items includes three national treasures such as the "Red and White Plum Blossoms Screen" and 67 important cultural properties. Golden teahouse and Noh theater: You can visit a replica of Hideyoshi's golden teahouse and an indoor Noh stage. Spectacular views and gardens: From the "Suishoden" you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sagami Bay and Atami city, and you can also enjoy the azalea garden that changes with the seasons. Architectural design: The 2017 renovated building by the duo Hiroshi Sugimoto and Tomoyuki Sakakida combines Japanese materials with a modern exhibition space. Extensive facilities within the building: French pastry shop "Toshi There is a patisserie produced by “Yoroizuka” and a Japanese restaurant “Hana no Chaya”
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⚠️ Please note that the museum is closed on Thursdays: Although it is open on public holidays, it is closed during the exhibition change period, so it is recommended to check before visiting. Last entry is at 4pm: As there are many exhibits, please visit with plenty of time ◎ Parking lot is crowded: Although it is free, it may be full on weekends and depending on the season. Please consider using public transportation
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Post by MISAOLトラベラー | Jun 25, 2025