A Remarkable Collection of Japanese and East Asian Art
The museum’s collection has continued to grow through additional donations and now comprises approximately 11,000 works, including two National Treasures and 29 Important Cultural Properties.
Many of the works belong to the Kubo So Collection, which is divided into five groups, from the First Collection to the Fifth Collection, according to when and how the works were acquired.
Highlights of the Collection
Japanese Paintings
Kasen Uta-awase features portraits of poets from the Heian period together with their waka poetry.
Dead Tree and Shrike, painted by Miyamoto Niten, is a work attributed to the famous swordsman and artist Miyamoto Musashi.
Claude Monet’s Water Lilies (1907) is a celebrated work by the renowned French Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
Important Cultural Properties
The museum also houses several Important Cultural Properties, including the Illustrated Record of Miracles of Sanno, a work transmitted through Renge-ji Temple in Kyoto, and the Illustrated Scroll of The Tales of Ise, preserved as part of the Imperial collection.
Sculpture and Ceramics
Yellow Seto Flower Vase is an elegant example of Yellow Seto ceramics, while the 響銅 Water Ewer is a traditional water vessel made from響銅, a distinctive Japanese metal alloy.
Western Modern Art and Chinese Crafts
The museum’s new building displays works by internationally renowned Western artists and sculptors, including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, and Auguste Rodin.
The exhibitions also include a selection of Chinese crafts, allowing visitors to explore artistic traditions from Japan, China, and the West in one cultural setting.
Museum Facilities
In addition to the main building and new building, the museum complex includes several facilities designed to support cultural and artistic activities.
Izumi City Kubo So Civic Hall is used for concerts, music programs, and other cultural events.
Izumi City Kubo So Civic Gallery provides a space where local residents can exhibit their artworks and creative projects.
Izumi City Kubo So Creative Studio offers a place for residents to participate in artistic and craft activities.
Access
By Train and Bus
From Izumi-Chuo Station on the Semboku Rapid Railway Line, take a Nankai Bus to the Bijutsukan-mae bus stop. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes.
From Izumi-Fuchu Station on the JR West Hanwa Line, the bus journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
From Izumiotsu Station on the Nankai Main Line, the bus journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
By Car
The museum is approximately 3 minutes by car from the Kishiwada-Izumi Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. A free parking lot with space for approximately 100 vehicles is available throughout the day.
A Meeting Place for Art and Culture
The Izumi City Kubo So Memorial Museum serves as an important cultural and artistic center for the region, with an extensive collection ranging from traditional East Asian art to Western modern art.
For visitors interested in art and Japanese culture, the museum offers an opportunity to encounter precious works from Japan and abroad in a peaceful cultural setting, providing new discoveries and memorable artistic experiences.