Okura Museum of Art

2-10-4 Toranomon,
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3583-0781

In 1917, Kihachiro Okura, collector of Buddhist artwork established, on his own land, a museum in which to hold and display his treasures. Over the years, this collection was added to by his son, the founder of Hotel Okura, Baron Kishichiro Okura, whose interests included modern Japanese painting. Today, the Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts houses some 2,000 items and 35,000 volumes — a collection that contains a number of officially registered National Treasures, Important Cultural Objects, and Important Art Objects.

You can’t miss museum, which is located in front of the Okura Hotel, because he is located in a very beautiful, old Japanese style building. In also has a nice garden around it, so don’t forget to visit it after you see the museum.

Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last admission is at 4:00)
Closed: Mondays (when Monday falls on a holiday, the museum will be closed on Tuesday) and New Year's holidays.
Admission:
Adults - ¥800
College students & senior citizens (65 and up) - ¥500
High school students & younger - ¥300
Note: Staying guests of Okura Hotel may receive a free admission ticket by inquiring at hotel Guest Relations desks
Access: 8 minutes walk from Kamiyacho station on the Hibiya line or 8 minutes walk from Roppingi-Iichome station on the Namboku line.