Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Save
  • Address
    5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku
  • Phone
    3443 0201
  • Website
  • Transport
    underground rail: Namboku Line to Shirokanedai (exit 1)

Let us know if these details are incorrect

Lonely Planet review

Although this museum hosts art exhibitions (eg Meissen porcelain or pottery by important Japanese artists), its appeal lies principally in the building itself - it's an Art Deco structure built in 1933, designed by French architect Henri Rapin. The interior details remain alluring, including etched tile trim, light fixtures sculpted to look like peaches and pumpkins, and the 'perfume fountain', sort of an early day aromatherapy device.

The house was originally home to Prince Asaka-no-miya (1887-1981), Emperor Hirohito's uncle, who was pardoned for his part in the 'Rape of Nanjing'. It became a museum in 1983. The museum sits in the southwest corner of the Shizen Kyōiku-en (separate entrance and admission).