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The best art spot in Aomori Prefecture is the Aomori Museum of Art. It is recommended for people who want to relax and immerse themselves in the world of art. In addition to the artworks on display, the museum itself has also attracted attention for its highly artistic nature. It is a nationally famous museum, and many people travel from far and wide to visit
You can enjoy the works of Nara Yoshitomo, who was born in Aomori Prefecture!
The best way to get there is to take the "Nebutan" shuttle bus from JR Shin-Aomori Station. It takes about 10 minutes to get there. It is also about a 20-minute drive from outside Aomori City
It is characterized by the permanent store of Yoshitomo Nara, a famous artist from Aomori Prefecture. Aomori is also home to the famous Towada Art Center, and this and the Aomori Museum of Art are the two most representative art museums in Aomori
It's not just the exhibits that are attracting attention, but the very design of the museum itself is also considered artistic. The Aomori Museum of Art, in particular, is adjacent to the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, one of Japan's largest Jomon ruins. This ruin was also used as an inspiration during the museum's construction. The floors are a reproduction of the earthenware color of the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins, while the walls are finished in a modern white. It's not just white wallpaper, but white bricks that have been collected and hand-laid. It's said that a total of approximately 430,000 bricks were used.
The Aomori Museum of Art pays close attention to detail. For example, the guide signs on the walls. All of the fonts and guide signs are original designs. The font is expressed only with vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines
The entire building, including the lockers and toilets, is covered in white. Many of the designs are original, including the lockers. Many people take photos here
Among the many exhibits, the Aomori Museum of Art's most distinctive feature is the "Aomori Dog."
It was created by Aomori native Yoshitomo Nara. It is a large, 8.5m-tall three-dimensional work of art. It is based on a dog excavated from the Sannai-Maruyama Ruins. It is installed in an outdoor space. If it is not the snowy season, you can walk through the connecting passage and get right in front of the Aomori Dog. It is a great photo spot
The East Wing, separate from the exhibition hall, houses a museum shop and cafe. The shop sells original goods such as stuffed toys of Nara's works. This is the perfect place to buy Aomori souvenirs
Next to the shop is a cafe called "Four Cats." If you get tired from touring the museum, you can relax here. The recommended menu item at "Four Cats" is the apple pie (580 yen including tax). It is filled with apples from Aomori Prefecture and custard cream, and is so delicious that your mouth will water. It is also cute with its cat-shaped motif
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