Opened in 1660 as one of the projects to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the railways in Japan, this art museum is one of the famous art museums in the city of Nara where visitors can now view countless artworks while enjoying the serene beauty of nature, and the architecture of this The building has Namako-style walls built of high weatherproof stucco on the exterior, evoking the image of Momoyama Castle. Upon entering the building, the visitor faces a wide corridor designed in Korean style, with heavy wooden beams resembling temple buildings. This museum is surrounded by a picturesque garden of seasonal red trees and pink cherry trees.