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Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art

石川県立美術館

This is a pleasant museum showcasing works by local artists hailing from Isihikawa prefecture. There are six galleries showing parts of the collection, which is rotated through the year. Many of the pieces come from the collection of the Maeda lords. The building provides nice views on the surrounding woods.

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Address: 2-1 Dewa-machi
Hours: 09:30―18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Price: ¥360
Website: ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp (opens in a new tab)

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