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Tokugawa Art Museum

1017 Tokugawa-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
+81 52-935-6262
Ranked #20 of 72 attractions in Nagoya
3.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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Among the most important of the Japanese shogunates, the Tokugawa clan established Edo/Tokyo and, after gaining control through wars, brought peace to the country. The first shogun, Ieyasu, was born and raised in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, not far from Nagoya. I chose to visit the Art Museum to learn more about the clan and to see artifacts from that era.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2010
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The Tokugawas were a powerful shogunate. This museum houses the family's vast collection of armour, art, textiles,ceramics. This place is a real treasure trove of historical items. English explanations are sparse, but most things are easy to figure out. Unfortunately the museum's giftshop does not have an English quide. The garden adjacent to the museum is quit pretty and also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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