Nezu Museum

Tokyo has no shortage of great museums, but the Nezu Museum stands out among them for the sheer breadth and depth of the experiences required here. The privately owned art collection here is extensive, from calligraphy to ceramics, metalwork to textiles. Connoisseurs and art historians will appreciate the quality of the works on display.

A total of 6 exhibition halls; halls 3 and 4 are home to regular Buddhist art exhibitions, while the rest of the exhibits are regularly changed

The buildings that house these works of art are also architectural works of art. For example, the entrance to the museum designed by Kengo Kuma is always impressive. Like most museums in Tokyo, there is an entrance fee (JPY1100 for adults), but in the case of the Nezu Museum, it's worth every penny.

One of the fun things about visiting the Nezu Museum is strolling through its gardens, truly an urban oasis. Exit through the Garden Entrance on the first floor or the Tea Room Entrance on the ground floor and follow the paved path into the trees to find a teahouse as well as a variety of stone lanterns and other objects. Nezu Kaichirō , the owner of the museum bought this land in 1906 because he liked it because of its hills and green color. The original garden, designed in the deep mountains shinzan-yūkoku, style, includes rustic buildings and a tea house. It was burned during the bombing of Tokyo during the Second World War. Since then, it has been restored, little by little, to its current state. In recent years, there has been much progress in making paved roads easier to walk and adding smooth pavement, so that there is no fence in the garden. After exploring the artworks on display, enjoying the vibrant and ancient natural beauty in the verdant garden of the Nezu museum is a perfect and unforgettable experience. Meticulously cared for, the garden is like a carefully sculpted forest wonderland in miniature with winding paths, stone lanterns and artfully diverting streams. Iris season in late May to June is a particularly great time to visit. A great way to remember your visit to the Nezu Museum is to have lunch or tea at Nezu Cafe, which offers stunning views of the garden on three sides of the cafe

Open : From 10:00 to 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)

Closed : Monday or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday

Fare

- Adults : ¥1300 (special exhibition), 1100 (collection)

- Students: ¥1000 (special exhibition), 800 (collection)

Phone : +81 3-3400-2536

Website : www.nezu-muse.jp