"The Miho Museum" Shiga-ken by shrimp56

Shiga-ken Travel Guide: 53 reviews and 120 photos

The museum from the entrance tunnel - Shiga-ken

The Miho family developed this museum. The architect was I.M. Pei who also designed The John Hancock Building in Chicago, and the "Grand Louvre" project in Paris. [the pyramids]

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing building and location
Cons:Not easy to reach
In a nutshell:Worth the effort:)

Last visit to Shiga-ken: Oct 2002
Intro Updated Aug 19, 2003
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Reviews (5)

The Miho Museum Things to Do (4)

Before the museum was built the collection was displayed in several cities as the Shumei Family Collection. The museum... more travel advice

The Miho Museum - II Things to Do (4)

The stone is a beige limestone from France. The Chinese-American architect, I.M. Pei used this stone for all surfaces in... more travel advice

The Miho Museum - III Things to Do (4)

The area the museum is set in is called the Peach Valley. According to the legend of Peach Valley -- "If you seek... more travel advice

The Miho Museum - IV Things to Do (4)

Inside looking out towards the tunnel and the bridge. The bridge received an award in 2002 from the International... more travel advice

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Comments (10)

Toshioohsako Sep 9, 2008 at 11:32 AM Report Abuse

nice pics of Miho museum. I have never been to Shiga prefecture. Hope you enjoyed Japan
BeatChick Apr 12, 2008 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

Interesting tips on Shiga-Ken, Sal!
Pixiekatten Jan 26, 2007 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

The Miho Museum looks amazing! Very unusual indeed!
Nemorino Mar 15, 2006 at 2:37 PM Report Abuse

A highly unusual complex: tunnel, bridge and museum. Looks interesting!
iwys Feb 8, 2006 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

The new Museum of African Art on Jeju-do might interest you.
globetrott Jun 7, 2005 at 3:10 AM Report Abuse

an interesting museum ! What a pity, this part of the world is still missing on my map :-((
Naomi7777777 Apr 10, 2005 at 11:19 PM Report Abuse

You traveled a lot and must be an expert! I also visited Miho Museum. As you mentioned, hard to reach, but really nice. How did you know about the museum?Because that is local one.
matcrazy1 Nov 23, 2003 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictures and what an impressive tunnel!
xaver Jun 29, 2003 at 11:06 PM Report Abuse

nice photos:-)
crazyguitar Apr 28, 2003 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Nice environment and great architecture!!