<strong>Adachi Museum:</strong> The Adachi Museum of Art was founded by businessman Adachi Zenko in 1980. While it has "art" in the name, the museum is arguably better known -- and loved -- for its gardens. Click through to learn more.
Adachi Museum: The Adachi Museum of Art was founded by businessman Adachi Zenko in 1980. While it has "art" in the name, the museum is arguably better known -- and loved -- for its gardens. Click through to learn more.
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<strong>Looking out: </strong>The museum's windows were designed to act as "frames" for the gardens.
Looking out: The museum's windows were designed to act as "frames" for the gardens.
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<strong>Peace and quiet:</strong> As Adachi's grandson and current museum director explains, not everyone will necessarily understand Japanese art -- but gardens are a universal language.
Peace and quiet: As Adachi's grandson and current museum director explains, not everyone will necessarily understand Japanese art -- but gardens are a universal language.
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<strong>The namesake:</strong> A statue of Adachi greets visitors when they arrive.
The namesake: A statue of Adachi greets visitors when they arrive.
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<strong>Green and gray:</strong> Japanese gardens, unlike Western ones, don't focus on flowers. Moss, trees, stones, ponds and other natural elements are also cherished.
Green and gray: Japanese gardens, unlike Western ones, don't focus on flowers. Moss, trees, stones, ponds and other natural elements are also cherished.
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<strong>Surroundings:</strong> In addition to encouraging people to engage with and admire Japanese gardens, the museum sells products from the Shimane and Tottori prefectures to educate visitors about the area.
Surroundings: In addition to encouraging people to engage with and admire Japanese gardens, the museum sells products from the Shimane and Tottori prefectures to educate visitors about the area.
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<strong>Getting there: </strong>The museum is located in rural Shimane prefecture, three-plus hours from Osaka by train. However, the journey is part of the destination.
Getting there: The museum is located in rural Shimane prefecture, three-plus hours from Osaka by train. However, the journey is part of the destination.
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