Highlights
- First public contemporary art museum in Japan (1989)
- Architecture by Kisho Kurokawa atop Hijiyama Park
- Adventurous special exhibitions and screenings
Background & story
Opened in 1989 as Japan's first public museum dedicated to contemporary art, designed by Kisho Kurokawa on Hijiyama hill overlooking the city.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Tram to Hijiyama-shita stop, then a walk up through Hijiyama Park Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Collection ~¥370; special exhibitions vary. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, culture seekers, solo-goers
Good to know
Pair the visit with a stroll through Hijiyama Park's cherry trees and viewpoints.
Getting there
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art — 1-1 Hijiyama-koen, Minami-ku, Hiroshima