Located about a five-minute drive from the renowned Murou-ji Temple, this delightful open-air museum features a collection of art installations based on a concept originally put forward by Bukichi Inoue (1930–1997), a local sculptor.
The varied artworks throughout the park were designed in 2006 by acclaimed Israeli sculptor Dani Karavan, under the theme “Harmony between Nature and Art.”
This peaceful spot is a perfect place to relax and escape from the bustle of everyday life. Now recognized as one of the area’s most Instagrammable spots, it continues to attract growing numbers of visitors.
Address
181 Murou, Uda City, Nara Prefecture
Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (April to October)
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (November, December, and March)
Closing day: Tuesdays (If a national holiday falls on Tuesday, the subsequent Wednesday is treated as a closing day)
*Closed from December 29 until the end of February
Admission fee
Adult: 410 yen
High school student (age 15-18): 200 yen
Junior high school student and under: Free
Public transportation
Take a bus at Muroguchiono station (D46/室生口大野) for Murou-ji (室生寺) and get off at the final stop. Walk for 20 minutes.
For the bus timetable, please check here.
Parking
Available
Links
Blog post: Enjoying Installation Art in Murou, Nara
Official website (Japanese)
Official Nara Travel Guide
Murou Art Forest = 室生山上公園芸術の森
