The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum

Itchiku Kubota, the master artist who revived the Tsujigahana tie-dyeing technique of the Muromachi period (1338-1573) has a dream of building a museum for his works in the shadow of Mt. Fuji. His dream was realized in his lifetime, and the museum stands today with majestic view of nearby Mt. Fuji and serene Lake Kawaguchi. The museum was built using wood from Hiba cypress trees that are more than 1,000 years old. In addition to the gallery of his dyed kimono creations and glass beads collection, there is a Japanese tea house, and a garden with a waterfall and walking path where you can take full advantage of the beautiful surrounding natural environment.

久保田一竹美術館
The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Operating hours:
April－November,9:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
(Last admission 5:00p.m)
December－March, 10:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Last admission 4:00p.m)
Closed on Tuesdays(excluding Tuesdays which fall on public holidays and the first Tuesday in January)and 26th, 27th, and 28th December
Admission: Adult 1,300 yen
Location: Take an express bus from the south exit at Shinjuku station to Kawaguchiko station. Then take a ten-minute taxi ride, or get on the “Retro Bus,” to get to the museum.
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