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Otaru Art Base – Experience Art in Historic Buildings
Otaru Art Base is a cultural complex that utilizes historic buildings from Otaru, once a major gateway for maritime trade and a center of Hokkaido’s economic development. Today, it consists of five museums housed in preserved early 20th-century structures such as former banks, trading companies, and warehouses. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of artworks and crafts from Japan and abroad. The Nitori Museum of Art showcases Japanese paintings, Western-style paintings, sculptures, and glass art, while the Western Art Museum features works by artists such as Renoir. The Stained Glass Museum offers a magical atmosphere with beautiful stained glass originally used in British churches. The historic architecture itself, including the former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch, is also a highlight. It is a unique destination where you can experience both the history and art culture of Otaru.
Otaru Art Base
- 【Address】1-3-1 Ironai, Otaru
- 【Business Hours】May – October: 9:30 – 17:00
November – April: 10:00 – 17:00 - 【Regular Holiday】May – October: 4th Wednesday of each month November – April: Wednesdays (or the following day if Wednesday is a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- 【Parking Lot】Otaru Art Base Parking (Paid / 16 spaces)
- 【Official website】https://www.nitorihd.co.jp/otaru-art-base/
- 【Contact Us】+81-134-31-1033
- 【Map Code】493 690 350*04
- 【Notes】Last admission: 30 minutes before closing Temporary closures may occur due to exhibitions or maintenance