Seikado Bunko Museum

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Seikado Bunko Museum is an art museum showcasing the best of East Asian art. It houses a precious collection of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, offering a profound experience of history and art.

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Seikado Bunko Museum is an art museum housing a collection of East Asian art, calligraphy, paintings, and ancient documents amassed by the late industrialist Yataro Iwasaki. It holds a treasure trove of priceless artifacts, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. Experience the pinnacle of East Asian art at Seikado Bunko, where you can appreciate a wide range of works encompassing calligraphy, Buddhist art, tea ceremony implements, and ceramics. Highlights include the National Treasures, the "Tenmoku Tea Bowl with Varied Yaki-changes" and the "Joseon White Porcelain Powder-Colored Jar." Seikado Bunko offers a tranquil setting for leisurely appreciation of East Asian art. The museum also features a beautiful garden perfect for a stroll. Modeled after Tokyo's Hama-rikyu Gardens, it presents stunning seasonal scenery. Seikado Bunko is perfect for those seeking a relaxing escape from the bustle of Tokyo.

  • National Treasure
  • Cultural Assets

Basic Information

Address
9-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo
Access
5-minute walk from Exit 4b of Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line 8-minute walk from Exit 13 of Tameike-Sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Toei Subway Namboku Line Show route
Op.Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (open on national holidays), Year-end and New Year holidays
Fee
General: ¥1,000 University Students: ¥700 High School Students: ¥500 Junior High School Students and younger: Free
INFO
Photography inside the museum is permitted only in designated areas. Please check the Seikadō Bunko Museum website for details.
HP
https://www.seikadobunko.org/

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