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Kumaya Art Museum

熊谷美術館・熊谷家住宅

Located in the former residence of the salt-merchant Kumaya family, the museum features over 3000 items from the family's collection, such as paintings from Sesshu and a Siebold piano (the oldest piano in Japan).

Price: ¥700
Website: kumaya.art (opens in a new tab)

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