YUMEJI TAKEHISA Exhibition in Okinawa

Exhibition Overview

YUMEJI TAKEHISA is a special exhibition commemorating the 140th anniversary of the birth of Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934) to be held at the Urasoe City Museum of Art from April 14 (Tue) to May 17 (Sun), 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 130 works carefully selected from the collection of Yumeji's hometown museum in Okayama, many of which will be on display for the first time in Okinawa.

Highlights

• Masterpiece of "Yumeji Style Beauties ": A symbol of Taisho Romanticism with its distinctive melancholy image of women.
• "Amaryllis ": Recently discovered masterpiece
• "Nude on the West Coast ": Rare oil painting painted during his stay in the U.S.
• "Poetic World ": Introducing the versatility of Yumeji, who was active not only as a painter but also as a poet.

Museum Hours

• Weekdays: 9:30-17:00
• Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:30-19:00
• Admission until 30 minutes before closing

Admission Fee

• Adult: 1,500 yen (1,200 yen in advance)
• University Students: 1,000 yen (800 yen in advance)
• Junior high and high school students: 600 yen (500 yen in advance)
• Elementary school students: 300 yen (200 yen in advance)
• Preschoolers: Free

Event Information

• Venue: Urasoe City Museum of Art
• Address: 1-9-2 Nakama, Urasoe City, Okinawa, Japan

Access

Approximately 30 minutes from Naha Airport by car. Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Yui Rail Kyotsuka Station, or take a local bus to the "Museum Mae" stop. This is a great place to spend a cultural day in combination with sightseeing in Okinawa during Golden Week.