Miho Museum

The Miho repository stands deep within the wooded hill west of central Koka and may be visited in a very aspect trip from urban center. it had been designed by the famous creator, I. M. Pei, and is called when Koyama Mihoko, one amongst the richest ladies in Japan and also the founding father of the repository.

Perhaps the foremost fascinating facet of the repository is that the style of its structures and the way they're integrated into their natural surroundings. this is often highlighted within the museum's approach that leads through a combination of synthetic and natural environments. the within of the repository continues this theme by different steel and glass with heat stone and bird's-eye views of the encompassing valleys.

The museum's exhibits accommodates works from ancient civilizations as well as the Egyptians, Romans, and varied Asian cultures, with the items for the most part coming back from Koyama's personal assortment. the most exhibit changes each year close to, and special exhibits modification each few months.

Get There and Around

From Kyoto

Take the Jr Tokaido Line (local, fast or special fast service) from urban center Station to Ishiyama Station (240 yen, 15 min). From there take Teisan bus range one hundred fifty to the Miho repository (820 yen, 50 min). The bus departs from stop 3 and says Miho repository in each English and Japanese on its sign.

The bus arrives at the museum's reception building that contains the price ticket table, gift shop, and atiny low eating place. Purchase your tickets here before creating your thanks to the repository's entrance either on foot (five to 10 minutes) or by free museum shuttle.

From Central Koka

Although there's a road that connects central Koka with the Miho repository, there exists no direct public transportation between the 2. Instead, a detour via Kusatsu and Ishiyama would be needed. A rental automotive is suggested if you intend to go to each the Miho repository and Koka's ninja attractions.