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COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN
An art spot where you can enjoy Yufuin’s nature, contemporary art, and architectural beauty all at once.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Yufuin, this contemporary art museum is known for the harmony between its architecture and contemporary art. It opened in 2017 and held its grand opening in 2022 after expanding its exhibition area.
Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, the museum features a series of small roofs that help it blend into Yufuin’s village landscape. Its exterior walls use charred cedar, and the interior highlights natural materials such as wood, earth, washi paper, and water.
Inside the museum, long-term exhibitions feature works by eight leading Japanese contemporary artists, including Yayoi Kusama, Yoshitomo Nara, Takashi Murakami, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Tatsuo Miyajima. Beyond the artworks, major highlights include the majestic view of Mount Yufu through the windows and the architecture itself, which skillfully incorporates light, wind, and water.
The museum also has a cafe and shop. Through the cafe’s large windows, sweeping views of Mount Yufu unfold, allowing visitors to spend a relaxed time while taking in a landscape where art and nature coexist.
Wrapped in Yufuin’s peaceful natural setting, it is one of Kyushu’s leading art spots, offering both some of Japan’s finest contemporary art and architectural beauty in one visit.
Highlights
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A contemporary art museum located in Yufuin, a hot spring town in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture.
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Opened in 2017, with an expanded exhibition area added in 2022.
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Designed by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
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Permanently exhibits works by eight leading Japanese contemporary artists.
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Visitors can enjoy the location overlooking Mount Yufu, contemporary art, and Kengo Kuma’s architecture all together.
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Enjoy art and architecture while listening to the quiet whispers of Yufuin’s nature
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A clean design with a contemporary feel ©NHN JAPAN Corp.
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Works by Lee Ufan (©Lee Ufan)
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A strong selection of works by Takashi Murakami (©︎Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.)
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Free Wi-Fi is not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Coin lockers are available and return your 100 yen coin after use.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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As a general rule, re-entry is not allowed.
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Are there smoking areas?
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Smoking is prohibited throughout the premises.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yunotsubo Kaido, a popular street for strolling and snacking, is located very close by.
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Is parking available?
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There is no dedicated parking lot. Please use nearby coin-operated parking lots.
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Are advance reservations required?
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If same-day slots are available, you can enter right away. Reservations are given priority.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN
- Postal Code
- 879-5102
- Address
- 2995-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture
- Closed on
- Every other Wednesday
- Hours
- 9:30am-5:00pm (Last admission at 4:00pm)
- Admission
- 1,700 yen; university and vocational school students 1,200 yen; junior high and high school students 1,000 yen; elementary school students 700 yen; preschool children free; visitors with a disability certificate (general admission, certificate holder only) 1,200 yen
- Access
- Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (English)
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