Simose Art Museum is a new art museum that opened in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 2023. The mirror glass entrance building reflects the beautiful surrounding scenery and attracts many visitors. In the basin on the seaside, there are eight colorful movable exhibition rooms designed by architect Shigeru Ban, inspired by the islands of Setouchi.
You can also enjoy a space where nature and art are in harmony, such as Émile Gallé Garden, which the entrance is decorated with cypress pillars, and the Seaview Terrace, where you can view the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
In addition, it was selected by the UNESCO Versailles Award as the “World’s Most Beautiful Museum” in June 2024, and is attracting attention from all over the world.