【Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art】 Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the quiet of autumn. Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art Press Release: October 26, 2025 Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the quiet of autumn. Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art “Great Voyages at the Museum! ~Traveling Around the World Through the Collection~” Exhibition ~On until December 7th (Sun) Located at the southern foot of Mt. Tenno in Oyamazaki Town, Kyoto Prefecture, the Asahi Group’s Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art comprises the main building, Oyamazaki Villa, an English-style villa built between the Taisho and Showa periods as a vacation home for Kansai businessman Shotaro Kaga (1888-1954), as well as the “Underground Jewelry Box” (Underground Building) and “Dream Box” (Yamate Building), both designed by architect Tadao Ando, and other buildings. Surrounded by a vast garden covering approximately 18,000 square meters, this museum is a place where you can enjoy plants that change with the seasons. It’s about a 15-minute train ride from Kyoto Station, so why not take the short trip and spend some relaxing time here? Enjoy the autumn leaves at the museum along with the currently running special exhibition, “A Great Voyage at the Museum! ~Traveling Around the World Through the Collection~.” *The best time to see the autumn leaves is usually mid-November to early December.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-b262be652b1b83ba847aaa7607c5c2b0-2371×1896.jpg Stained glass windows said to have been imported from Europe for the construction of the mountain villa.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-3e054522e0c6eed12666ac5d69e6b28a-1799×1439.jpg Enjoy an extraordinary atmosphere in a calm space that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Beautiful autumn foliage at Oyamazaki Sanso During the autumn foliage season, the garden’s pond and the building, a registered tangible cultural property, are illuminated by colorful trees. Many maple trees are planted in the garden, and in late autumn, the area is filled with the fiery red of the maples and the yellow of the ginkgo trees. The fusion of nature and renowned architecture is also a highlight. The cafe on the second floor of the main building has both indoor and terrace seating, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view. Looking across the river, you can see Mount Otoko, and in the distance, the mountains of southern Kyoto and Nara.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-f8ae6ea1f2596b4b1105cf9a198c26a4-1708×1366.jpg The water gate leading to the main building also takes on an autumnal appearance (photographed around late November 2023)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-2154df9e60085765a90faee4d795881e-1706×1365.jpg “Underground Jewel Box” (Chichukan), an exhibition room designed by architect Tadao Ando, and maple trees (photographed around late November 2023)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-f028785df2e5339a380f6813ba701c0a-1465×1172.jpg From the terrace of the second-floor cafe, you can enjoy views of Mt. Otokoyama, where Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is located, and the beautiful autumn foliage (photographed around late November 2023) Special exhibition “Art Museum Voyage! ~Traveling the World Through the Collection~” is currently on until December 7th (Sun) Asahi Group’s Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. In fact, its collection includes works from a wide range of eras and regions, past and present, from all over the world. This exhibition will showcase over 100 works from Japan, Korea, China, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and the United States, including works being exhibited for the first time. Embark on a journey through time and space as you explore the vast ocean of the collection! In cooperation with the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, the cafe will also be offering special sweets inspired by the current exhibition, so please stop by during your visit. View
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URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-94d99422f55940387e92a707031bd52a-2820×2034.jpg Special exhibition dessert: “Invitation to a Tea Ceremony”… A fragrant black tea roll cake made with Ceylon tea leaves. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-9b5a26f2eaff2cbc0d502d130d439fa9-2820×2034.jpg Special exhibition dessert “Winds from Arabia”… Based on the traditional Middle Eastern dessert “basbousa,” this dessert has been adapted to be more palatable for Japanese palate. Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art Collection Exhibition: Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” Series The “Underground Jewelry Box” (Chichukan), an exhibition room designed by architect Tadao Ando, permanently exhibits Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” series.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142304/6/142304-6-ad3fecf81a4f49bf98497817581937cc-1335×1335.jpg “Underground Jewelry Box” (Underground Museum) Stairs leading to the exhibition room
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