Nestled deep within the forested mountains of Shigaraki, the Miho Museum was founded by Mihoko Koyama and designed by famed architect I. M. Pei. Inspired by the Chinese classic The Peach Blossom Spring, over 80% of the museum structure is built underground to preserve the natural mountain landscape, creating a harmonious dialogue between modern architecture, nature, and ancient spiritual heritage.
Nestled deep within the forested mountains of Shigaraki, the Miho Museum was founded by Mihoko Koyama and designed by famed architect I. M. Pei. Inspired by the Chinese classic The Peach Blossom Spring, over 80% of the museum structure is built underground to preserve the natural mountain landscape, creating a harmonious dialogue between modern architecture, nature, and ancient spiritual heritage.
Selected Exhibitions
Houses an extraordinary collection of over 3,000 ancient artifacts and art objects spanning civilizations along the ancient Silk Road—including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, South Asia, Central Asia, and China—alongside a distinguished wing dedicated to traditional Japanese Buddhist art, tea ceremony utensils, ceramics, and calligraphy.
Houses an extraordinary collection of over 3,000 ancient artifacts and art objects spanning civilizations along the ancient Silk Road—including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, South Asia, Central Asia, and China—alongside a distinguished wing dedicated to traditional Japanese Buddhist art, tea ceremony utensils, ceramics, and calligraphy.
