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Nezu Museum, Art museum in Minami-Aoyama, Japan.

The Nezu Museum exhibits over 7,400 cultural artifacts, including paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and archaeological specimens from Japan and East Asia.

Following the death of businessman Kaichirō Nezu in 1940, the museum foundation started public exhibitions in 1941 and protected its collection during World War II.

The museum collection includes seven National Treasures, with the centerpiece being the Irises folding screen by Ogata Kōrin, acquired by Kaichirō Nezu in 1914.

The museum reopened in 2009 with a new building designed by architect Kengo Kuma, featuring modern exhibition spaces integrated with traditional Japanese garden landscapes.

The institution houses one of Japan's largest collections of sword fittings, containing 1,200 pieces from the original 3,000-piece collection of Meiji industrialist Mitsumura Toshimo.

Location: Minami-Aoyama

Inception: 1940

Founders: Kaichirō Nezu

Architects: Kengo Kuma

Official opening: October 1941

Floors above the ground: 2

Floors below the ground: 1

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1 6 Chome-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062 107-0062 港区

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +81334002536

Website: http://nezu-muse.or.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.66221,139.71702

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:22

Art museums in Tokyo

This route presents Tokyo's museums and art venues, from traditional Japanese art at Ueno Royal Museum to contemporary works at Mori Art Museum. The tour includes Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum with historical architecture, the Ukiyo-e collection at Ota Memorial Museum, and modern installations at the National Art Center.

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