Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama 和歌山県立近代美術館

After a morning of historical discovery at Wakayama Castle and the related Wakayama Historical Center , visitors might find themselves wishing to cleanse their cultural palate with something a little more modern. Head to The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama, a short walk south of Wakayama Castle .

Reach the museum by bus. Direct access to the museum is via a 10-minute bus ride from JR Wakayama Station. Get off at the Kencho-mae stop.

Focused originally on art works by artists with ties to the area, the museum has branched out into showing a host of more globally recognized names and their respective works. Visitors can find woodblock prints by artists associated with Wakayama as well as works by renowned artists such as Picasso and Rothko.

The museum building is designed by renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa. Visit the museum to admire its construction and also for workshops, concerts and seminars.