Our plans to go out on Lake Ashi melted away in the rain; so we made a quick decision to visit this fine museum. Up the side of a mountain from the car park, there is an escalator for those who need help on the climb. Very fine works of art: the work of the Nihonga school. This is Japanese style painting of great richness of color and technique. The long history goes back to the Heian period (794-1185).
The collection includes scrolls, fans, doors, walls and screens. Most of the works are from modern artists.
The situation of the museum is beautiful. It boasts great views of Mt. Fugi from the galleries. Not for me! The fog hid the mountain. You might also find views of Lake Ashi. The museum shop sells all sorts of tradition Japanese drawing materials as well as fine gifts. The Mt. Fuji view gallery has a coffee and hot tea vending machine and many chairs so you can enjoy the view...on a clear day. Both levels of the museum are accessible to the handicapped as they have a chair lift on the stairs.