Nagoya Art Galleries

(Nagoya, Chubu, Central Honshu, Japan)

A good variety of art galleries are in store when you visit Nagoya, ranging from paintings by local Japanese artists to modern sculptures and even calligraphy exhibits. Particularly notable is the Nagoya City Art Museum, where visiting exhibitions are shown throughout the year alongside the museum's permanent collection.

For something a little different, the unusual subject of roof tiles is explored from some unique angles at the Takahama Tile Art Museum. Nagoya's top art galleries are detailed below.

Nagoya City Art Museum

Address: 2-17-25 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 460-0008, Japan, JP
Tel: +81 052 212 0001
Part of the city's cultural scene since the early 1980s, the Nagoya City Art Museum is an impressive facility, When visiting, you can expect to find a variety of works by both regional and international artists, such as Frida Kahlo, Jose Clemente Orozco and Diego Rivera.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Tokugawa Art Museum

Address: 1017 Tokugawa-cho, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, JP
Tel: +81 052 935 6262
Boasting literally thousands of pieces, including painted scrolls, historical ceramics and some colourful examples of lacquerware, the Tokugawa Art Museum is just a short walk away from the Shindeki bus stop, close to Nagoya Castle. The museum is most famous for being home to a priceless scroll, which is around 700 years old and only available for viewing during the month of November.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Takahama Tile Art Museum

Address: 9-6-18 Aoki-cho, Takayama, Aichi, 444-1325, Japan, JP
Tel: +81 056 652 3366
Hard as it is to believe, this museum is dedicated to the history of the humble roof tile. Nagoya has a long history as a successful tile producer and this subject is explored through a variety of displays, which are considerably more interesting than they might sound. The history of the tile from around the world is also explored, with some examples of tiles more than 1,000 years old and photographs of classic architecture that has made good use of roof tiles.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

Address: 1-13-2 Higashi Sakura, Higashi, Nagoya, Aichi, 461-8525, Japan, JP
Tel: +81 052 971 5511
The Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art contains a diverse mixture of exhibits, including modern paintings and sculptures, and also a range of art works by both local and visiting artists. Set over a number of floors, highlights include limited-edition prints, historic drawings, a café area and a number of calligraphy displays.
Open hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:30 to 17:30
Admission: charge