Sagawa Art Museum, Moriyama

Name: Sagawa Art Museum
Address: 2891 Kitagawa Mizuhocho, Moriyama, 524-010, Japan
Telephone: +81 77-585-7800

#1 among attractions in Moriyama

Top attraction, Museum, Art museum

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Sagawa Art Museum opened in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 22 March 1998. The museum stages temporary exhibitions and houses a permanent collection which includes a bronze bell dating to 858 that has been designated a National Treasure. ()

Local name: 佐川美術館 Coordinates: 35°6'32"N, 135°56'42"E

Address

2891 Kitagawa MizuhochoMoriyama 524-010 Japan

Contact

+81 77-585-7800

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Day trips

Sagawa Art Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Sacred and religious sites
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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35°4'27"N • 135°56'6"E
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Sport, Sport venue
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