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MOA Museum of Art

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The MOA Museum of Art (MOA Bijutsukan) is spectacularly located in the slopes above Atami, exhibiting an impressive collection of Japanese and East Asian art.

Among the exhibits are three national treasures and numerous important cultural properties, including paintings, works of calligraphy, sculptures and other crafts. The museum also features a Japanese style garden with tea houses and a noh theater.

The MOA Museum of Art was opened in 1982 by the Mokichi Okada Association (MOA). Okada Mokichi was an avid art collector who lived from 1882 to 1955 and also founded the Hakone Museum of Art in Gora.

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How to get there

The MOA Museum of Art is located in Atami at the northeastern coast of the Izu Peninsula. It can be reached in a 7 minute bus ride from Atami Station. Buses depart about every ten minutes and are operated by Tokai Bus. The one way fare is 160 yen.

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Hours and Fees

Hours:	9:30 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
Closed:	Thursdays (unless Thursday is a national holiday) December 25-31 and January 4-7 A small number of irregular closures
Admission:	1600 yen

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Ratings for MOA Museum of Art:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 26 users):	79/100	recommended

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English Links

MOA Museum of Art
Official English website.

Japanese Links

MOA Museum of Art
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