Hida Takayama Museum of Art

Although the exhibition is not directly related to Japanese culture, I was very much impressed by it. The museum also has a restaurant with a stunning view. You can ask personnel just for that, if you don’t feel like eating or drinking. Also a nice addition is a shuttle bus, which operates from the Hotel(next to the museum) to the Bus station of Takayama.

Incredible collection! Michelin star rated for 6 years...a truly unique experience that engages not only the visual senses but pairs music and scents with the artwork. Can be a meditative experience. We loved it!

Really loved morning visit here. Some exquisite glass being exhibited, along with some fabulous wooden furniture. Art nouveau and art deco lovers will enjoy.

Wow! Amazing art nouveau/deco glasswork with some furniture thrown in. It's a bit small and price is 2000 yin, but worth it. They describe it as a Michelin star rated museum, If planning to see the nearby open air museum then ask to buy a combined ticket. It is an easy 5 min walk between them. Attached are a few pics.

Frankly, I didn’t quite appreciate the museum. The exhibits mainly consisted of glassware, vases, perfume bottles, and similar items. I struggled to see the beauty in them. However, the museum itself is well-decorated and exudes elegance and luxury.

Spectacular but small collection of Art Nouveau & Art Deco glass from 1700s to mid 1900s and some furniture. 1000¥ entry Easy access 100¥ bus from station bus depo #1 on the hour.

The most exquisite Lalique glass including a fountain that sits under a ceiling of changing colour - so James Turrell, it was lost in the early 20th Century and found in the late 20th Century in a shed in Paris. Also an incredible collection of Charles Rennie Mackintosh assembles to reflect Hill House in Glasgow. And a Mackintosh style tearoom. More glass and furniture - Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Plus a view to the Japanese Alps as a bonus. Throw-in a London double decker bus And we had this museum to ourselves!!

If you like art deco this small museum will show something special. Furniture section is amazing.