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Nezu Museum

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom £1600Omotesando Station (Ginza, Hanzomon, Chiyoda lines) - 8-10 min walk

Founded on the collection of businessman Nezu Kaichirō, the Nezu Museum has displayed pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art since 1941. Its 2009 building by architect Kengo Kuma wraps a bamboo-lined approach around a two-story gallery topped with a broad tiled roof. The collection of over 7,400 objects includes seven National Treasures, among them Ogata Kōrin's "Irises" folding screens, alongside Chinese bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and lacquerware. The museum's 17,000 sq m Japanese garden, with its ponds, teahouses and stone lanterns, is a highlight in its own right.

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Getting there

6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan

Nearest station: Omotesando Station (Ginza, Hanzomon, Chiyoda lines) - 8-10 min walk

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From £1600

Special exhibitions: door ¥1,800 / online ¥1,600 (students ¥800/¥700). Museum collection exhibitions: door ¥1,600 / online ¥1,400 (students ¥800/¥600). High-school age and younger free with ID. Advance, date-designated online tickets required.

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Visitor Information

How much does Nezu Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Nezu Museum is £1600. Special exhibitions: door ¥1,800 / online ¥1,600 (students ¥800/¥700). Museum collection exhibitions: door ¥1,600 / online ¥1,400 (students ¥800/¥600). High-school age and younger free with ID. Advance, date-designated online tickets required.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Nezu Museum?
Nezu Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays, during exhibition changeovers, and over the New Year holiday; when a national holiday falls on Monday the museum opens that day and closes the following Tuesday instead. Advance, date-designated online tickets required.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Nezu Museum?
Nezu Museum is located at 6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan, in the Minami-Aoyama area of Tokyo. The nearest station is Omotesando Station (Ginza, Hanzomon, Chiyoda lines) - 8-10 min walk.
What can I see at Nezu Museum?
Kengo Kuma-designed museum of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art, set around a serene Japanese garden in Minami-Aoyama. Current highlights include A Ceramic Travelogue: China, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula, The Nezu Museum Garden, Bugaku Costumes: The Enduring Beauty of Textiles.
Do I need to book Nezu Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Nezu Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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