Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery

The Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery spans 112 meters in length with a central dome reaching 32 meters, constructed of reinforced concrete and Mannari granite.

The gallery, completed in 1926, commemorates Emperor Meiji through 80 paintings that document the transformation of Japanese society in the late 19th century.

Forty paintings follow Japanese artistic traditions while another forty demonstrate Western techniques, illustrating the cultural fusion during the Meiji period.

Located near Shinanomachi Station in Tokyo, the gallery operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an entrance fee of 500 yen.

The building emerged from a design competition of 156 submissions, incorporating domestic marble throughout its central hall and distinctive architectural elements.

Location: Kasumigaoka

Inception: October 22, 1926

Architects: Kobayashi Masatsugu, Teitarō Takahashi, Masaichi Kobayashi

Official opening: October 23, 1926

Height: 32.1 m

Made from material: reinforced concrete, Mannari granite

Address: 東京都新宿区霞ヶ丘町1-1 160-0013

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: http://meijijingugaien.jp/art-culture/seitoku-gallery

GPS coordinates: 35.67878,139.71764

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39