MIHO MUSEUM

Architecture Inspired by Utopia

MIHO MUSEUM was designed with the motif of the Chinese "Peach Blossom Spring" (utopia story). About 80% of the building is buried underground, highly regarded as environmentally considerate architecture harmonizing with nature.

Masterpiece by I.M. Pei

Designed by architect I.M. Pei, also known for the Louvre's glass pyramid. The building appearing beyond a tunnel and suspension bridge gives the sensation of wandering into another world.

Rich Collection

The museum holds a wide collection from ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art to Silk Road artifacts and Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Buddhist art. Special exhibitions held several times yearly are also popular.

Spring Cherry Blossom Avenue

About 200 cherry trees are planted along the access road to the museum, with spring visits enjoying cherry blossom tunnels on the way in. The cherry blossom season particularly draws many visitors.