Shop
The Museum Shop offers a variety of items, including exhibition-related merchandise, original Sano Art Museum goods, and collection catalogues.
We invite you to stop by after enjoying the exhibition. The shop is also open to visitors who wish to browse only, without museum admission.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Museum Shop News
Mitsuaki Iwago Photo Exhibition: "LOCAL HERO OF JAPANESE CATS" — Featured Items
We have a wonderful selection of books, including the photo book LOCAL HERO OF JAPANESE CATS and Mitsuaki Iwago’s latest releases. You will also find a delightful range of original goods featuring the cats he has photographed, such as smartphone cases, hand towels, and more. We invite you to explore these charming items, some of which are available exclusively at the exhibition venue.
Mitsuaki Iwago Photo Exhibition "LOCAL HERO OF JAPANESE CATS"
April 11, 2026 (Sat) - June 28, 2026 (Sun)
Online Store
We offer a unique selection of items exclusive to the Sano Art Museum, including exhibition catalogues, books featuring our collection, and a wide variety of original goods such as stationery and fashion accessories.
The Sano Art Museum Online Store operates in accordance with the mail‑order regulations of the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions.
Ryusenen Garden: A Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Ryusenen Garden was originally completed in the 1930s as a private residence for the parents of Ryuichi Sano, the museum's founder.
Within its spacious grounds of approximately 6,600 square meters, a traditional wooden house stands gracefully amidst a "stroll-style" Japanese garden that harmonizes with the natural landscape.
When the property was donated to the museum by the Sano family in 1977, it was named "Ryusenen." The name combines "Ryu" from Ryuichi Sano and "Sen" (spring), representing the fresh water that flows abundantly in Mishima.
The garden is open to the public, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll during the museum's opening hours.
A highlight of spring in Mishima is the 100-year-old weeping cherry tree in full bloom by the pond, which is fed by Mount Fuji’s natural spring water. The garden is painted with seasonal beauty by pine, plum, azalea, and Japanese maple trees. You may even hear the chirping of the common kingfisher, the official bird of Mishima city, as it often visits the garden.
While the house is generally closed to the public, it is used for special museum events such as tea ceremonies and art appreciation workshops.
In 1997, the Front Gate and several rooms of the house—the Shoin-Style Room, the Sukiya-Style Room, and the Drawing Room—were designated as National Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.
Visitor Guidelines for the Garden
Please stay on the designated paths (kindly avoid walking on the moss or other off-path areas).
Pets are not allowed in the garden.
Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited.
Entry is prohibited outside of museum opening hours.
No vehicles or bicycles are permitted within the grounds.
Using Ryusenen Garden
The garden and house may be used as a venue for cultural workshops, tea ceremonies, or as a filming location, provided the use is deemed culturally appropriate by the museum.
Please contact us for further details.
For meal reservations at the traditional Japanese house within Ryusenen, please contact"Restaurant Show-in".
Mishima Plum Blossom Algae Village
Located on the grounds of the Sano Art Museum—next to Gashinen (a Japanese confectionery shop) and across from the restaurant entrance—this site is dedicated to the propagation of Mishima Plum Blossom Algae.
Mishima Plum Blossom Algae (Mishima Baikamo) is a perennial aquatic plant in the buttercup family, first discovered in 1930 at Kohama Pond in Rakujuen Park.
It is known for its delicate, thread‑like submerged leaves and its charming white flowers that resemble plum blossoms. The plant thrives in the clear, cold spring water flowing from Mount Fuji and in sunny environments.
Blooming throughout the year, it continues to delight all who visit.
Conservation efforts are led by the NPO Groundwork Mishima and the Mishima Yusui Association.
Dining & Sweets
After enjoying the art, please relax and spend a peaceful moment at the restaurant and cafe located on the museum grounds.
For inquiries, please contact each shop directly.
Japanese Restaurant: Show-in
Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine prepared with fresh local fish and seasonal vegetables, all while overlooking the museum garden.
A café menu is also available.
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055-973-2678
Japanese Confectionery Shop: Gashinen (Mishima Branch)
Located across the road from Restaurant Show-in and next to the Mishima Plum Blossom Algae Village.
Gashinen is a confectionery shop offering a wide selection of Japanese sweets, as well as cakes and other Western-style desserts.
An eat-in café space is available inside the shop.
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055-973-1636