Ishibashi Cultural Center

Address
Nonakamachi 1015, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Inquiries
Kurume Culture Promotion Convention
TEL:0942-33-2271
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Genre
Flowers and trees  /  Cultural treasures and historic sites  /  Art museums and museums
Fees
Free entry to the garden
Hours of Operation
9am - 5 pm
Closed
Mondays (open on national or substitute holidays)
Parking
Free Parking: 200 spaces (4 disabled spaces)

Free Bus Parking: 5 large buses (by reservation)
Access
By car: Take the Kurume IC off the Kyushu Expressway for 10 minutes

By bus: A 15-minute bus ride from JR Kurume Station, or a 5-minute bus ride from Nishitetsu Kurume Station.

By rail: A 17-minute journey from Hakata Station, or a 30-minute journey from Tenjin on the Nishitetsu Line.
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This cultural and artistic facility was donated by Bridgestone Tire Company founder Shojiro Ishibashi “for the happiness and enjoyment of people everywhere”. Roses, camellias and autumn foliage adorn every season in the landscaped gardens. The grounds include a cultural center, a museum, Shojiro Ishibashi’s memorial hall and the former studio of Hanjiro Sakamoto. All of these facilities are well-loved as places to stroll or take a break. Formerly known as the Ishibashi Art Museum, Kurume Art Museum was opened to carry on the tradition of tying together time, people and art. It now serves as the main facility of Ishibashi Cultural Center. With its collection of modern western paintings by artists from Kurume and Kyushu, its variety of exhibitions attracts visitors. Next to the museum is the Shojiro Ishibashi Memorial Hall, which recounts the achievements of Bridgestone’s founder, Shojiro Ishibashi. Peak Blooming Seasons Cherry Blossoms: From late March to early April Kurume Azaleas: From the beginning to the end of April Global Azalea Varieties: From the beginning to the end of April Roses: From the beginning to the middle of May Irises: From the beginning to the end of June Camellias: From late December to late March

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