A Guide to Shiga's Lesser-Known Art Museums: Sagawa Art Museum - Time Frozen on the Water Surface

Stepping into the Sagawa Art Museum in Shiga Prefecture feels like entering a world apart. The sky reflects on the water's surface, and the building quietly floats among it, with no noise except the sound of the wind and footsteps. Sunlight glistens softly on the zinc-gray roof as I slowly walk along the waterside path, my heart slowing down with the rhythm.

This place is not just an art museum but more like a "sanctuary for the soul." Watching the reeds sway and the water sparkle, I suddenly realize that art is not just paintings hung on walls but a rhythm coexisting with nature. Inside, Buddhist paintings by Ikuo Hirayama, ceramics by Rokuzan Ogiwara, and sculptures by Churyo Sato are exhibited, each piece calm and powerful, echoing the water scenery outside.

Looking back before leaving, the tranquil water surface resembles a mirror, reflecting my current peace.

Post by Ward_55 Alexander | Oct 23, 2025