The “Teien” in Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (TTM) means “garden” and refers to the...
【Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum】The Ultimate Treasure Hunt for Design Lovers! 🏛️✨

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt for Design Lovers! 🏛️✨
Just a 7-minute stroll from Meguro Station, you'll find a place where beauty is hidden in the most unexpected corners! The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a 1933 Art Deco masterpiece, once the residence of Prince Asaka.
💎 The Joy is in the Details:
The museum’s symbol is a massive, glowing Earth suspended in mid-air. It uses about 10,000 LED panels to show real-time weather patterns and data. Standing beneath it makes you truly feel the beauty and fragility of our planet. 🌎
- Don't just look at the art on the walls—look at the building itself!
- Keep an eye out for the stunning ventilation grates and drainage covers with intricate designs.
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Discover the famous fish-motif radiator registers in the Great Dining Room and the world-renowned Lalique glass relief doors at the entrance.
🌿 A Triple Garden Escape:
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Explore three distinct areas: the vast Lawn Garden, a serene Japanese Garden with a traditional tea house, and a charming Western Garden.
🍵 Edible Art at Café TEIEN:
- Take a break at the New Annex with their famous "Garden Tiramisu"—the rich matcha and velvety mascarpone are pure bliss!
- They also offer limited-edition menus inspired by the current exhibition.
🎁 Chic Finds:
Stop by the Museum Shop for their cult-favorite original soaps and a pouch.
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⏱️ Estimated visit: 1–1.5 hours.
Stop by the museum shop for some "Edomaru" (the cute mascot) gear and retro Japanese stationery. They make the perfect unique souvenirs! 🛍️ Information is current as of the date of posting. Please check our official website for the latest updates.
Location
5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071
Direction
By Train:
7 minutes walk from JR Yamanote Line Meguro Station (East Exit).
6 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / Toei Mita Line Shirokanedai Station (Exit 1).