Nezu Museum

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Bugaku Costumes: The Enduring Beauty of Textiles

Special exhibition of lavish Bugaku court-dance costumes from temples and shrines including Amano-sha and Rinnoji, some shown for the first time in decades.

Now showing24 Oct – 23 Nov¥1,800

Lacquerware with Carvings

Museum collection exhibition on East Asian lacquer techniques built on carving: chōshitsu, Kamakurabori, sōkin, tenshitsu and kinma.

Upcoming5 Dec – 17 Jan 2027¥1,600

Buddhist Sculptures at the Nezu Museum

Museum collection exhibition presenting an overview of the Nezu's Buddhist sculpture holdings, among the finest of any private art museum in Japan.

Upcoming30 Jan 2027 – 28 Mar 2027¥1,600

Permanent Collections

The Nezu Museum Garden

A 17,000 sq m Japanese landscape garden of hills, ponds and streams, dotted with teahouses, stone lanterns and Buddhist statuary, restored after WWII bomb damage.

Permanent collection

"Irises" by Ogata Kōrin

National Treasure pair of six-panel gold-ground folding screens by Rinpa master Ogata Kōrin, depicting irises at Yatsuhashi; a centerpiece of the Nezu collection, shown for a few weeks each spring.

Permanent collection

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Visitor Information

How much does Nezu Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Nezu Museum is ¥1,600. 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 Lacquerware with Carvings, Buddhist Sculptures at the Nezu Museum and 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.