Most visitors spend about 30 to 40 minutes exploring the galleries.

We welcome visitors of all ages. Admission is free for preschool-aged children.

For the protection of the artworks, pets are not permitted inside the museum.
Certified assistance dogs—such as guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs—are welcome.

Credit cards, e-money, smartphone payments, and QR code payments are accepted for admission and for purchases in the Museum Shop.
Please note that some payment methods may be temporarily unavailable during busy exhibition periods. Certain programs, such as workshops, may require cash only.

We do not offer a regular senior discount.
However, on Respect for the Aged Day, admission is free for visitors aged 65 and over.

Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum.
Please make use of theDining & Sweetslocated on the museum grounds.

We do not always have many Japanese swords on display.
On the Sword Exhibitions page,you can find the latest information.

The Collection Room features three Buddhist statues and a rotating selection of around five items from our collection, presented according to seasonal themes about four times a year.
The Collection Room pageprovides further details.

No. The Collection Room is intended to be enjoyed together with the special exhibitions.

Photography is generally not permitted. However, depending on the exhibition, some or all works may be photographed.
Please check each exhibition page or contact us by phone for more information.

The interior of the house is not open to the public.
However, it is occasionally used for museum events such as tea gatherings or exhibition-related programs. We invite you to join these occasions.

The garden is open for strolling during museum hours (10:00–17:00). Please note that the museum is closed on Thursdays, during exhibition changes, and over the New Year holidays.

A visit typically takes about 10 minutes.

To help preserve the environment, eating in the garden is not permitted.

Blooming seasons: Japanese apricot (ume) blooms around January, and weeping cherry (shidare-zakura) blooms around March.

Autumn foliage: Wax tree, Japanese maple, and enkianthus show their autumn colors from around November to December.

Seasonal highlights of the garden are introduced on the Sano Museum’s official X,Facebook,and Instagramaccounts.

We do not provide appraisal or authentication services.

We offer an annual introductory course on the appreciation and spirit of the Japanese sword, beginning each April.
Applications typically open in January.

At the Sano Art Museum, volunteers play an important role in supporting a wide range of museum activities.
For information on current opportunities and the application process, please contact us directly.

Yes, we accept students for museum internships each year.
Students wishing to participate in a museum internship should mail (1) to (3) to the Museum Internship Officer at the museum between April 1st and 29th of the desired year (the format does not matter).

(1)　A request letter for training from your university
(2) 　Your résumé with a photo
(3) 　A letter of recommendation from your museum studies instructor or academic advisor

・ Capacity: Up to six students. If applications exceed this number, selection will be based on the submitted documents.
・ Notification: Results will be sent to your university by early May.
・ Applications: One student per university.
・ Preferred majors: Art, history, literature, or related fields.
・ Duration: Six days during the summer vacation period (July–September).
・ Please note that the schedule may change or the program may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.