Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art

The Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art opened in October 2001 and exhibits many works by well-known local artists such as Mantetsugoro, Shunsuke Matsumoto, and Yasutake Funakoshi. Special exhibitions on a variety of themes are also held frequently, giving you an in-depth look at the region's art and culture. Among them, the ``Madiel Building'' is a distinctive area of ​​the museum, where valuable materials such as first edition books, children's stories, and poetry collections by Kenji Miyazawa are displayed. This is a must-see spot for Kenji fans and literature lovers. The Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art is an ideal place not only for art lovers but also for exploring Kenji Miyazawa and local culture.