Museum
Nezu Museum
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The Nezu Museum in Tokyo's Minato district houses a private collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art. It was founded in 1940 and reopened in 2009 in a new building designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The museum is also known for its garden.
Don't miss
- The byōbu (folding screen) Irises by Ogata Kōrin, a National Treasure, displayed for a limited time each year from April to May.
- Over 7,400 cultural objects, including seven National Treasures and 88 Important Cultural Properties.
- One of Japan's largest collections of Japanese sword fittings, with 1,200 pieces.
- Chinese bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
- A Japanese garden with irises that bloom in spring.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Nezu Museum
You can visit Nezu Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTokyo Castle & Imperial Palace - Shogun Walking Tour5★ · 1,424 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleTokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)5★ · 2,302 travelers2-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$138 per personSee dates →Getting there
A bit of history
The collection was assembled by Nezu Kaichirō (1860–1940). The museum foundation began public exhibitions in 1941. During World War II, the collection was safeguarded away from central Tokyo, avoiding destruction from bombing in May 1945. Exhibitions resumed in 1946. The museum closed for renovation in 2006 and reopened in fall 2009.
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