Thrall to an Oasis of Japanese Art
15770 10th AveHanford, CA 93230-9533
Phone: (559) 582-4915
About
It may not be the most obvious of locales to house an impressive repertoire of Asian art.
Nevertheless, the Ruth & Sherman Lee Institute of Japanese Art in the tiny town of Hanford, 45 miles south of Fresno, stocks an astonishing collection of Japanese paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
Insider's Tip: Sign on for a docent led tour (Saturdays at 1 p.m.) to better understand the myriad of intricacies.