Japan Guide
Northern Honshū
Aomori Museum of Art
The stark white rectangular building seems an extension of the snowy landscape that surrounds it for much of the year, and is itself a marvel to admire. Inside are a selection of works commissioned by Hirosaki-born artist Yoshimoto Nara, famous for his sculptures of big white dogs, a few pieces by Munakata Shikō, a chilling photography exhibit from the Vietnam War and three enormous murals by Marc Chagall. Take a bus from platform 2 at Aomori Station, bound for Sannai Maruyama Iseki-mae stop (30min; ¥330) from which a shuttle bus whisks passengers over to the museum doors. Buses back to Aomori station depart from the museum's parking lot and take only 10min. Opening time: Daily 9.30am–5pm; closed every second and fourth MondayPrice: ¥500; temporary exhibits cost extra