Museum Hours
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry: 4:00 pm)
Museum Holidays
Every Monday (or next business day if Monday is a national holiday) during regular operation in spring, summer and fall
The museum may be closed for exhibit changes, so check the museum schedule before planning your visit.
Museum Schedule
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- Days shown in red are expected to be busy (the museum’s restaurant and tea room may be full at the desired time).
- The museum is closed on the grayed-out days.
Admission
| Individuals | Groups (of 20 or more) | |
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| Adults | 1,300 yen | 1,100 yen |
| High school/university students | 1,000 yen | 800 yen |
| Elementary/junior high school students | Free | Free |
| Visitors with disability certificate | Visitors with disability certificates are eligible for free admission, while one helper will be charged the group fee. | |
Applying for Group Visits
We are currently accepting applications for group visits for 2025.
If you wish to apply for a group visit, please fill out the below application form, and send it to us by email.
*Regarding Meal Accommodations
-We are unable to accommodate meal reservations for groups.
-We ask that groups please make their own arrangements for using the museum restaurant or tea room.
Please be aware that seating is limited, and take potential waiting time into account when planning your visit.
Apply by email
Apply by email (Adobe PDF)
Inquiries
Tel: +81 (0)748-82-3411
Getting to the Museum
・ By public transport: From JR Ishiyama station, take the Teisan Bus bound for Miho Museum (ミホミュージアム) for about 50 minutes, and get off at the last stop.
・ By car: The museum is located 15 minutes from the Shigaraki (信楽) interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway, 20 minutes from the Kusatsu-Tanakami (草津田上) interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway, about 30 minutes from the Ritto (栗東) interchange on the Meishin Expressway, about 30 minutes from the Seta-Higashi (瀬田東) interchange on the Keiji Bypass, or about 35 minutes from the Mibuno (壬生野) interchange on the Meihan Expressway.
Free parking
The museum’s parking facilities can accommodate 20 tour buses and 300 passenger cars.
Restaurant and Tea Room
Peach Valley Restaurant (in Reception Pavilion)
Hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Pine View Tea Room (in Museum Building)
Hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Services and Barrier-Free Access
・ Electric shuttle between Reception Pavilion and Museum Building (about 500 meters, 7 or 8 minutes’ walk; During peak visiting hours, operation of the electric shuttles will be suspended.)
・ Free lockers (in Reception Pavilion and Museum Building)
・ Audio guide rental (rental charge applies)
・ Barrier-free access throughout museum
・ Wheelchairs, infant strollers, and walking sticks are available for loan free of charge.
・ Breastfeeding rooms (in Reception Pavilion and Museum Building)
・ Diaperchanging pads (in Reception Pavilion and Museum Building)
Facility/Floor Layout
Museum Rules
・ In the event of an emergency evacuation, follow the instructions provided by the staff.
・ Still or video photography, or other means of reproduction are prohibited in exhibit spaces.
・ Do not use mobile phones or writing implements other than pencils in exhibit spaces.
・ Do not touch the exhibits.
・ Do not eat, drink or smoke outside of permitted areas.
・ Pets other than service dogs are prohibited on museum grounds.
・ Refrain from behaviors that might disturb other visitors.
Photography
《On Museum Premises》
・Tripods, selfie-sticks, camera drones or any shootings for commercial purposes are prohibited.
《In the Museum》
・Photography and video recording are prohibited in the galleries.
《Others》
・Any behavior that is disruptive to the visitors or museum operations will be asked to leave the premises.