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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

ArchitectureArtOpen until 6pmFrom £1400Meguro Station (JR Yamanote / Tokyu Meguro Line)

Built in 1933 as the Tokyo residence of Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, this Art Deco mansion was designed with French artist Henri Rapin and decorative glasswork by René Lalique. After serving as the Prime Minister's residence and a state guest house, it opened as a museum in 1983. A 2014 renovation added a modern annex designed with photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, and the grounds include a Japanese garden with a 1936 teahouse and outdoor sculpture.

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Getting there

5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071, Japan

Nearest station: Meguro Station (JR Yamanote / Tokyu Meguro Line), Shirokanedai Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku / Toei Mita Line)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From £1400

Price varies by special exhibition; garden-only entry is ¥200 (adult); students, high-schoolers and seniors 65+ pay reduced rates; free for middle-school age and under.

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Visitor Information

How much does Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is £1400. Price varies by special exhibition; garden-only entry is ¥200 (adult); students, high-schoolers and seniors 65+ pay reduced rates; free for middle-school age and under.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum?
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is open Open 10:00-18:00 Tuesday-Sunday (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays (open instead if Monday is a national holiday, then closed the following weekday) and during the New Year holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum?
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is located at 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071, Japan, in the Shirokanedai, Minato area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Meguro Station (JR Yamanote / Tokyu Meguro Line), Shirokanedai Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku / Toei Mita Line).
What can I see at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum?
1933 Art Deco former residence of Prince Asaka, with René Lalique glasswork and a Japanese garden, now a museum in Shirokanedai. Current highlights include The Japanese Garden and Kōka Teahouse, Marimekko: Art of Printmaking — Beauty, Dream, Love, Time for Love and Prayers: Lithuanian Hand Crafts.
Do I need to book Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art 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 Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art 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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