Kutchan🍁Autumn Foliage at the Shu Ogawara Museum of Art (Late Oct 2025)🍁

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Kutchan | Autumn Foliage at the Shu Ogawara Museum of Art

Hi there! Today I visited the Shu Ogawara Museum of Art in Kutchan, Hokkaido. It was stunning with brilliant autumn foliage, so let me show you around! 😊

Foliage corridor at the museum (late Oct 2025)

Next, my visit was in late October 2025. Then, the tree-lined approach turned red and gold, and the museum’s calm atmosphere made for a slow, heart-warming stroll 🍁

Address & Contact

Address: Kita 6-jo Higashi 7-1, Kutchan, Abuta, Hokkaido 044-0006

Official name: Shu Ogawara Museum of Art

Tel: +81-136-21-4141   Fax: +81-136-21-4142

Email: bijyutsukan@town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp

Highlights (Autumn)

Foliage Tunnel at the Entrance 🍁

  • Tree avenue glowing red, yellow, and orange
  • Carpet of leaves—super photogenic
  • Soft morning–midday light looks beautiful
  • After rain, colors appear deeper
  • Wide walkway—stroller friendly
  • Quiet, meditative vibe

Lobby View 🗻

  • Large windows with an open feel
  • Pleasant outlook toward Mt. Yotei
  • Seasonal hues resonate with artworks
  • Benches for a slow break
  • Calm lighting indoors
  • Rainy-day friendly

The World of Shu Ogawara 🖼️

  • Exhibitions centered on Kutchan-born painter
  • Serene rooms help you focus on works
  • Rotating shows by season
  • Artists connected to the region featured
  • Learning leaflets available
  • Follow on-site photo guidance

Learning Spot Across the Street 📚

  • Kutchan Fudokan sits right opposite
  • Nature and history displays
  • Two-museum visit deepens understanding
  • Open lawns outside for a breather
  • Comfortable for families with kids
  • Works as a weather-proof plan

Quiet Time & Rest ☕

  • Relax on outdoor benches
  • Great for reading or sketching
  • Easy smartphone photo spots
  • Usually uncrowded and calm
  • Deep breaths of crisp air
  • Typical stay: 30–60 minutes

Access & FAQs

Access

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  • Location: Kita 6-jo Higashi 7-1, Kutchan, Hokkaido
  • Train: 25–30 min on foot, or 5–10 min by car from JR Kutchan Station
  • Bus: Local town routes (check current stops and timetables)
  • Parking: Free on-site parking (mainly for regular cars)
  • Contact: +81-136-21-4141 / bijyutsukan@town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp

FAQs

  1. Best time for foliage? Mid–late October (varies by year).
  2. Photography? Outdoors: yes. Indoors: depends on each exhibition—follow on-site guidance.
  3. Family-friendly? Yes. Flat, stroller-friendly approach.
  4. Closed days & fees? Please confirm the latest official notice before visiting.
  5. Another museum nearby? Yes—Kutchan Fudokan is right across the street.

Nearby Spots (Kutchan • within 3 km)

① Gourmet

  • Kutchan Station Shopping Street — Dining area around JR Kutchan Station; local eateries and cafés line the street; easy stroll-and-choose; check each venue’s latest hours.
Dining area around JR Kutchan Station
  • Sprout Coffee — Café & roastery near the station; popular in-house roasted coffee; take-out for a bench break near the museum; expect waits at peak times.

Wrap-up | Foliage at the Shu Ogawara Museum of Art🍁

A quiet museum and rows of colorful trees make a perfect slow afternoon in Kutchan. Besides the beautiful outdoor foliage, the galleries invite you to linger in Shu Ogawara’s world. Finally, bring a camera and warm layers for an easy art-and-foliage day out.

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