Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum and its collection

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The Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum, located in the city of Kodaira in western Tokyo, Japan, is an institution dedicated to the life and work of the renowned Japanese master wood sculptor Hirakushi Denchū. The museum offers a unique insight into the artist's life and his significant contributions to the world of wood sculpture.

Preservation of Denchu's Home and Studio

The museum not only showcases the works of Hirakushi Denchū but also preserves his last home and studio, where he moved in 1970. This offers visitors a chance to explore the environment in which the artist created his masterpieces. Additionally, the museum features a purpose-built exhibition annex building that houses many of the sculptor's works.

Collection Highlights

The museum's collection includes many of Denchu's works and studies. One of the notable pieces is a bronze casting of 'Tenshō' (Reincarnation) from 1920, originally made from wood-carving. The statue depicts a wrathful figure with a halo of flames, possibly representing the Buddhist deity Fudô-myôô, expelling a tiny human figure.

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Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum
1 Chome-7-5 Gakuen Nishimachi
187-0045 Kodaira

Visitor information Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Admission

Normal rate¥300

Facilities

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Location & Map

1 Chome-7-5 Gakuen Nishimachi, Kodaira

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