Otaru Art Base Nitori Museum of Art

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1-3-1 Shikinai, Otaru-shi, Hokkaido
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Nitori Art Museum (former Hokkaido Takushoku Bank Otaru Branch) - once the venue at which writer Takiji Kobayashi worked as a banker. The vaulted ceiling in the foyer that reaches up to the second floor is supported by 6 impressive ancient columns. The fourth floor displays Japanese paintings by Taikan Yokoyama, and Gyokudo Kawai, while the third floor displays Western art by Japanese artist Ryusei Kishida and other artists from around the world. On the second floor wooden sculptures by Koun Takamura and his disciple are displayed; the basement floor is an Art Nouveau Art Déco Glass gallery.

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Otaru Art Base Nitori Museum of Art
Nitori Art Museum Former Otaru Branch of Takushoku Bank
Otaru Art Base Nitori Museum of Art
A wide variety of domestic and international works are on display, including Japanese paintings on the 4th floor.
Otaru Art Base Nitori Museum of Art
Collection of works by Louis C. Tiffany, Artist of Light

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