Sumio Goto Art Museum
Majestic Nihonga Art in the Heart of Hokkaido
Located in the scenic town of Furano, the Sumio Goto Museum of Art is a sanctuary where the harmony of art and nature unfolds. The museum displays about 130 works by the celebrated painter Sumio Goto. His majestic Nihonga (Japanese-style) paintings are renowned for their luminous quality, achieved using traditional natural mineral pigments like pure gold and lapis lazuli.
A must-see highlight is the impressive 14-meter-wide masterpiece, “Unkai Kozan Usbare,” which commands attention with its sheer scale and intense luminosity. Goto’s powerful works depict landscapes from China and Japan's ancient regions to the vast beauty of Hokkaido, expressing his lifelong pursuit of spiritual calm and aesthetic perfection.
Beyond the art, the museum offers more to explore. The museum shop provides exclusive souvenirs, and the upstairs Furano Grill restaurant serves local dishes with stunning views of the Tokachidake Mountain Range and the rolling hills of Furano.
A visit here is a quiet, soul-refreshing encounter with Japan’s artistic spirit. At the Sumio Goto Museum of Art, the timeless beauty of Japan and the tranquility of Hokkaido become one.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒071-0524
- Address
- 北海道空知郡上富良野町東4線北26号
- Telephone Number
- 0167-45-6181
- Open
- 10:00-17:00 (Apr.-Oct.)
10:00-16:00 (Nov.-Mar.) - Closed
- The New Year's holiday, Temporarily closed
- Prices
- paid
- Car Park
- 100 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 5 minutes from JR Kamifurano Station
●By car: About 70 minutes from Doto Expwy Shimukappu IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
