Taito City Calligraphy Museum

The museum contains over 16,000 works of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, including twelve pieces designated as Important Cultural Properties and five art treasures.

Founded in 1936 by Nakamura Fusetsu, a Western-style painter and oriental calligrapher, the museum preserves traditional writing techniques and artistic expressions.

The collection features bronze artifacts, stone inscriptions, clay seals, epitaphs, and Buddha statues that demonstrate the development of Japanese writing systems.

Located at 2-10-4 Negishi, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 500 yen.

The museum holds regular calligraphy workshops where visitors can learn traditional techniques using authentic materials and expert guidance.

Location: Negishi

Founders: Nakamura Fusetsu

Official opening: November 1936

Address: 東京都台東区根岸2-10-4 110-0003

Website: https://taitocity.net/zaidan/shodou

GPS coordinates: 35.72466,139.77654

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:24