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Museum of the Imperial Collections, Art museum in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

The Museum of the Imperial Collections exhibits approximately 9,800 pieces of art, including traditional Japanese paintings, sculptures, and decorative artworks from imperial holdings.

Established in 1993, the museum emerged from a substantial art donation made by Emperor Emeritus and Empress Kojun to Japan in 1989.

The collection features 13th-century handscrolls of the Illustrated Account of the Mongol Invasions and Chinese Lions folding screen by Kano Eitoku.

Located near Uchibori-dori in the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the museum stands five minutes from Otemachi Station through the Ote-mon Gate.

The museum rotates exhibitions of artifacts from the imperial family, including recent additions from Princess Chichibu and collections from the Prince Mikasa Family.

Location: Chiyoda

Inception: 1993

Official opening: November 3, 1993

Website: https://shozokan.nich.go.jp/en

GPS coordinates: 35.68630,139.75925

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:46

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