Ken Iwata Mother and Child Museum , Imabari City

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This museum exhibits works by Ken Iwata, who is known for his warm style and whose works center on the theme of ‘mother and child’. In this museum’s semi-outdoor exhibition space, visitors can peruse and appreciate the sculptures leisurely while feeling the sunshine and breeze from the Seto Inland Sea. The architecture designed by Toyo Ito is also a highlight.

Information

Address
5208-2 Munakata, Omishima-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime 794-1309
Access
By Car/Taxi
  • From Hiroshima City or Fukuyama City
    30 mins drive from Omishima I.C., Nishi-Seto Expressway (Setouchi-Shimanami Kaido)
  • From Matsuyama and Imabari
    30 mins drive from Omishima I.C., Nishi-Seto Expressway (Setouchi-Shimanami Kaido)
By Bus
  • From Hiroshima City or Fukuyama City
    Take the Shimanami Liner Bus from Hiroshima Bus Center or Fukuyama Station to “Omishima Island”→ Take an express or special express bus to “under the tunnel(Tonneru Shita)”,→ Take another bus to “Munakata”→ 10 mins walk
  • From Matsuyama and Imabari
    Take an express or special express bus to “Miyaura Port”(Miyaura-Ko) from Matsuyama or Imabari railway station→ Take a local bus to “Munakata”→ 10 mins walk
By Ferry
  • Take a slow or fast ferry from Imabari port to Munakata port, Omishima→ 15 mins walk
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