Museum
Nezu Museum
📍 Nezu Museum, Tokyo, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Tokyo
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- About 1,300 yen (confirm on site)
- Address
- Nezu Museum, Tokyo, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.6570, 139.7190
Introduction
The Nezu Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, was founded by railway magnate Nezu Kaichirō and opened in 1941. Its collection centres on Japanese ancient art and East Asian Buddhist art, including the National Treasure Irises screen; the garden holds teahouses and lanterns brought from Kyoto.
✨ Highlights
1
Irises treasure
Kōrin's Irises screen, a National Treasure, anchors the museum.
2
East Asian art
Rich ancient Japanese and Chinese-Korean collections.
3
Garden teahouses
Teahouses and lanterns create a classic Japanese scene.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location:6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
→Time needed:About 2 hours
→Ticket Information:About 1,300 yen (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• The Irises screen shows only in spring and autumn.
• The garden is freely walkable — a hidden gem.
• About eight minutes' walk from Omotesandō Station.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Nezu Museum?
About 1,300 yen (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Nezu Museum?
The Irises screen shows only in spring and autumn. The garden is freely walkable — a hidden gem.
How long should I spend at Nezu Museum?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.





