The museum is built on the site of Taro Okamoto’s former residence and studio, preserving the original creative environment.
Taro Okamoto famously created the 'Tower of the Sun', the iconic centerpiece for the 1970 Osaka World Expo.
The museum's architecture includes a sunken design to minimize the impact on the natural slope of the park.
The collection includes over 1,700 of Okamoto's works, ranging from massive public sculptures to small personal crafts.
The 'Mother’s Tower' sculpture on the grounds is considered one of the artist's final major outdoor installations.
The Taro Okamoto Museum of Art is located within the Ikuta Ryokuchi park in Kawasaki, focusing on the life and works of the avant-garde artist Taro Okamoto. The museum building was designed by architect Seiichi Kishida and is integrated into the surrounding forest landscape. Permanent exhibitions showcase a collection of Okamoto's sculptures, paintings, and industrial design objects. The site includes the 'Mother’s Tower' sculpture, a monumental work representative of the artist's style. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions featuring contemporary artists whose work dialogues with Okamoto's artistic philosophy. The collection highlights the artist's contribution to the 1970 Osaka Expo, including sketches and models. Its location inside a large municipal park provides a setting that blends modern art with natural surroundings. The museum emphasizes the artist's lifelong mantra that 'art is an explosion'.
The 'Mother’s Tower' sculpture located in the museum's outdoor plaza.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Ikuta Ryokuchi park, which includes a planetarium and traditional farmhouses.
Check the museum's official website for current temporary exhibition schedules before visiting, as these change every few months.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the hilly park terrain leading to the museum entrance.
Assuming the museum is easily accessible by foot from the nearest train station without a steep walk; consider the local bus service from the station.
Closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday) and during the year-end holidays.
Do not touch the exhibits, and ensure photography is restricted to designated areas, as some displays prohibit cameras.
