METAL ART MUSEUM光の谷, completed in 1995, is a distinctive art museum located in Inba Village, Chiba Prefecture. Designed by architect Hidezo Shiina, this contemporary structure showcases innovative architectural design principles suited for its function as an art museum. The building's name references the valley's geographical characteristics and its relationship to natural light. Constructed during Japan's dynamic 1990s architectural movement, the museum demonstrates thoughtful integration with its surrounding landscape. The facility serves as both a cultural institution and an architectural landmark, offering visitors a compelling experience that merges artistic exhibition spaces with carefully considered spatial design elements characteristic of the period.