Hokkaido: Nitori Museum of Art Ticket

A Time Where Light and Art Coexist: The Museum of Western Art

Located near the Otaru Canal, the Museum of Western Art showcases European art and lifestyle aesthetics from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renovated by the Nitori Group from Otaru's former warehouse, the Former Naniwa Warehouse, the museum's imposing exterior blends with soft lighting, creating a classic yet sophisticated atmosphere. Within the warehouse's expansive space, sparkling glasswork and stained glass invite visitors into a world of light.

The Diversity of Art – The Essence of Art Nouveau and Art Deco

The Western Art Museum's exhibitions center on Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The delicate glasswork of Art Nouveau, with its distinctive curves and plant patterns, and the bold, linear metalwork of Art Deco are displayed side by side, offering a glimpse into the continuation of beauty across time. Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass and artistic lamp collections are particularly captivating.
The harmony of shadows and colors created as light passes through the artwork will provide a special experience that shows different expressions depending on the time of day.

Things to do nearby

Leaving the Western Art Museum, the Nitori Museum of Art and the Stained Glass Museum are right next door. These three spaces form the Otaru Art Base complex, the heart of Otaru's art scene. The Nitori Museum of Art showcases modern Japanese art and Impressionist paintings, while the Stained Glass Museum showcases antique glass art from European churches. Each museum showcases art from different eras and cultures. Visiting all three in one day will provide a complete artistic journey themed around the interplay of light and art.