This museum displays a wooden Buddha sculpted by woodcarver Seiko Sawada. Designed by architect Togo Murano to resemble ancient ruins in the desert, the museum creates a mysterious atmosphere. There is a Japanese garden alongside it.

• Approx. 7min. by taxi from JR Itoigawa Sta.
• +81-25-552-9277
• 2-1-3 Kyogamine, Itoigawa City, Niigata
• 9:00-16:30
• Tue. (Dec. - mid-Mar.), New Year period
• Adults: 500 yen
  Children: 300 yen
• Website