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A museum featuring faithful reproductions of masterpieces from around the world.
The Otsuka Museum of Art is a museum of ceramic-board reproductions established by the Otsuka Group in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, to commemorate the company’s 75th anniversary. It has one of Japan’s largest permanent exhibition spaces, with a total floor area of 316,588 sq. ft., and its exhibits extend for approximately 2.5 miles across five floors, from the third basement level to the second floor above ground.
Using special technology, the museum has reproduced more than 1,000 treasured Western masterpieces at their original size on ceramic boards. The works range from carefully selected ancient murals to modern paintings held by more than 190 museums in 26 countries.
Unlike viewing the works in art books or textbooks, visitors can experience the artistic impact of the originals and explore art from museums around the world without leaving Japan.
These ceramic-board reproductions can retain their original colors and appearance for more than 2,000 years, making a significant contribution to the future documentation and preservation of cultural assets.
The museum has also undertaken groundbreaking projects, including the reproduction of “Guernica,” which is not permitted to leave its home museum, and the reconstruction of an altar screen composed of paintings by El Greco that had been dispersed during wartime. Its technology and vision have earned international acclaim.
The photographs show works exhibited at the Otsuka Museum of Art.
Please check the official website or other sources for the latest information before visiting.
Exterior of the Otsuka Museum of Art
Scrovegni Chapel
Outdoor exhibit: Monet’s “Water Lilies”
Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” before and after restoration
Museum shop offering original merchandise
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is reentry permitted?
Yes, reentry is permitted on the same day. Before leaving, please speak to a staff member at the information desk or exit to complete the reentry procedure.
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Is free Wi-Fi available inside the museum?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum.
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Are coin-operated lockers available?
Yes, they are located near the main entrance on the third basement level.
A ¥100 coin is required and will be returned after use.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
It’s no exaggeration to call this museum a theme park for adults.
Like the Louvre in Paris, it’s the kind of museum where you can spend the entire day without getting tired of it—something that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Even though the works are replicas, it’s wonderful to experience them at full scale, and here you can get up close to examine the fine details.
If I had the time, I’d want to visit again and again.
This place isn’t just a stage for the Red and White show—it’s also a doorway into world art.
They use sand from the Naruto Strait to make ceramic panels, then reproduce thousands of famous masterpieces on them. One visit and you can take in so many iconic works from around the world.
You can photograph everything, and the immersive displays make art feel a lot more approachable.
Instead of just seeing them in books or on a screen, you can get up close to over 1,000 famous works from 26 countries here. If you're an art lover, this place is a must-visit.
Even though they're not the originals, the full-size ceramic reproductions are amazing. It's definitely a must-visit spot for art lovers!
The ticket price is over JPY 3,000, which is honestly a bit expensive, but you get to see full-size replicas of paintings from all over the world. I used to only see these in books or on TV, so I think it's totally worth it.
