Mimoca Art Museum

Mimoca Art Museum, located next to Marugame Station, celebrates the artistic legacy of Inokuma Genichiro (1902-1993), a prominent painter from Marugame. Opened in 1991, the museum showcases a permanent collection of over 20,000 works, including Inokuma’s sculptures, paintings, and murals. Visitors can also explore special exhibitions featuring both Japanese and international artists. The museum offers a relaxing café and a shop with art-related souvenirs, providing a complete cultural experience.

Inokuma, known for his friendships with artists like Isamu Noguchi, spent years in Paris and New York, working alongside greats like Matisse and Picasso. The museum's striking architecture was designed by Taniguchi Yoshio, who also created the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Art lovers can also visit his nearby work, the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum.