With a permanent collection that includes modern masters both Japanese and Western, this surprisingly sophisticated prefectural museum houses two- and three-dimensional art by Picasso and Klee as well as Kaburagi and Seishi. It is particularly interesting to compare the more familiar European works to their Japanese counterparts, especially the pieces reflecting Japan's postwar identity; the fusion of traditional and Western-influenced styles embodies the zeitgeist of the period.
To get to the museum, catch a bus (¥210, 20 minutes) from stop No 3 on the middle island at the Tokushima bus terminal. Bunka-no-mori-kōen is a great option for rainy days, as the complex houses several museums and the prefectural library. The Tokushima Prefectural Museum , full of huge dinosaur skeletons and engaging natural-history exhibits, will keep kids entertained for hours.
