Teppei sasakura, a painter from hyogo prefecture, is known as the "painter of light scenes" for his soft touch and warm expression of light. this private art museum was designed by sasakura himself, with the image of southern france and italy in mind, and features a building and garden. rare original oil and watercolor paintings, prints, and more are on display in the form of special exhibitions. you can leisurely appreciate the paintings, which are said to light the "light of hope" in the hearts of those who see them, in a home space.