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One of the must-see destinations on a visit to Japan is Shibuya. The iconic scramble crossing in front of the station and the Hachiko statue are popular tourist attractions. While Shibuya is well-known as a lively and cutting-edge cultural spot, the surrounding museums offer visitors the opportunity to experience historical architecture and exhibits in a serene setting. Shibuya can be a great place to enjoy some unique aspects of Japanese culture.

  • TOGURI MUSEUM OF ART is located at the end of a walk through the hustle and bustle of Shibuya, and is characterized by its chestnut-colored tile building. It is one of few museums in Japan dedicated to East Asian ceramics.
  • The Shoto Museum of Art is just a few minutes’ walk from Toguri Museum of Art. In addition to hosting high-quality exhibitions, it also boasts incredibly unique architecture, featuring an atrium with a fountain inside the building.
  • The Japan Folk Crafts Museum is a quintessential Japanese-style building that strikes quite an impression. Simply being inside the building is an experience with Japanese culture. The museum’s collection also contains a number of artifacts that are highly acclaimed both in Japan and internationally.
  • Yamatane Museum of Art offers a wonderful collection of Japanese paintings. The time spent taking in Japanese art in the museum’s spacious exhibition halls is sure to be a highlight of your trip.

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TOGURI MUSEUM OF ART

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A rare museum in Japan that specializes in ceramics. It has a collection of around 7,000 works, mainly consisting of Imari and Nabeshima ware and other oriental ceramics from China and Korea. The museum lounge allows visitors to spend time peacefully with a view of the seasonal garden.

TOGURI MUSEUM OF ART
https://www.toguri-museum.or.jp/english/

 

The Shoto Museum of Art

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The calm and quiet museum is located in a residential district of Shibuya. Featuring the thematic exhibitions of various genres, the museum also provides some activities to support art education. It has a reputation for its unique perspective and high-quality exhibitions.

The Shoto Museum of Art
https://shoto-museum.jp/en/

 

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum

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Founded by Soetsu Yanagi in 1936, with the aim of spreading the beauty of daily objects used by common people, this museum has a collection of approximately 17,000 old and new items, including ceramics, woven and dyed textiles, woodwork and lacquerware, painting, metal and stone craft, and braided craft work.

The Japan Folk Crafts Museum
https://mingeikan.or.jp/?lang=en

 

Yamatane Museum of Art

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This is the first museum in Japan to specialize in Nihonga. The collection encompasses approximately 1,800 works mainly in Japanese-style paintings, including ancient pictures, ukiyo-e, oil paintings and 6 important cultural properties. The museum displays 5 to 6 exhibitions throughout the year.

Yamatane Museum of Art
https://www.yamatane-museum.jp/english/

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