Situated on a hillside 700 meters above sea level, the Kirishima Open-Air Museum is host to many site-specific sculptures and art installations by contemporary Japanese and foreign artists. Iconic works by Jonathan Borofsky, Dan Graham, Yayoi Kusama, and Noboru Tsubaki are just a few of the works seen on the grounds. Its indoor space, designed by Kunihiko Hayakawa, houses many more sculptures by notable artists such as Anish Kapoor, Marisol, and Takashi Murakami. In addition to its impressive permanent collection, the museum holds temporary exhibitions and events.
Address : 6340-220 Koba, Yusui-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima 899-6201
Phone : +81-995-74-5945
Region : Kagoshima | Yusui-cho
Category : Museums and Galleries
Official Site : Link
Admission : Permanent Exhibition - Adults : ¥310 / University and high school students : ¥200 / Junior high school students and younger : ¥150
Special Exhibition - Adults : ¥800 / University and high school students : ¥600 / Junior high school students and younger : ¥400
Hours : 9:00 to 17:00 / Weekends, July 20th to August 31st : 9:00 to 19:00 (Last entry 30 mins before closing)
Closed on Monday (Open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day), during year-end and new year holidays