There is something very special about visiting small unique museums. It is like a detox for your soul and you come out totally refreshed. Hara Museum is this sort of place. It is a small contemporary art museum in a residential area about 15 minutes away from Shinagawa station.
It opened in 1979 by renovating a private home of Toshida Hara which was built in 1938. They have created a one-of-a-kind space there. The former bathroom and restroom are also transformed into exhibition spaces and you feel like you are on a treasure hunt for little nooks.
The museum is petite so you can stop by even if you have just a little time but try to reserve time to relax at their cafe, Cafe d'Art which overlooks a well-mended courtyard. Try out their Image Cake, which they create especially for the exhibition. It is a beautiful art that you can actually eat.
Unfortunately photos are not allowed inside the museum so it is hard to explain the sophistication and calmness of the place. This is a must-visit museum for art lovers who want to spend a nice quite afternoon.
Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
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