ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito

ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito

ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture was once a studio and residence of ASAKURA Fumio (1883-1964), a leading sculptor of modern Japan. The building is now open to the public as a museum exhibiting the collection of ASAKURA's sculptures. Visitors can enjoy viewing the world of ASAKURA and four distinct seasons of Japan.
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Neighbourhood: Ueno, Asakusa
Traces of the history and culture of the Edo (old Tokyo) era remain vividly in Ueno and Asakusa. Spacious Ueno Park is a great place to relax and visit a variety of different museums and galleries. At Ameyoko which starts in front of Ueno station, the grocery stores and clothing shops are crammed alongside fishmongers. It gets particularly busy at the end of the year, when many people go on shopping sprees. The town of Asakusa, developed around Sensoji temple, has many shops selling goods and clothing from old Japan, making it a great place for souvenir hunting. It's also known for various annual festivals, and the whole district gets involved with the huge Sanja Festival in May.
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Meiz
Singapore, Singapore461 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
I was more captivated by how beautiful this 3 stories house was designed. And how it was thoughtfully planned and layout to fit into the lifestyle of the artist.

The courtyard garden was simple gorgeous and even the first level with the high and curved ceiling allowing for sunlight to enter is unique and gorgeous.

The architecture is really avant garde in thinking and the details that went into it are impressive!

Sadly, we aren't allowed to take pictures on the grounds. It was unexpectedly nice to visit the grounds and appreciate this old house.
Written 26 February 2023
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Dr. Shibuyakko
California43,176 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Not very well-known and not packed by tourists but this museum and the former residence of sculptor Asakura in the back of the museum are truly impressive. Well worth a trip. Yanaka itself is a charming neighborhood, so make time and visit.
Written 13 December 2022
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chloet64
Dandenong, Australia101 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
A Japanese friend introduced us to this amazing museum. Before our visit, we had not heard of the Japanese sculptor Asakura. So our visit was very enjoyable and enlighting.
The museum is situated in a small street in a traditional Japanese home, where Asakura once lived.
The house is filled with an array of amazing sculptures and art, as well as a pond and a rooftop garden. And it seems that the artist loved cats!
The staff had limited English but were kind and helpful.
And it was a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon in Tokyo. Highly recommended if you enjoy and have an interest in art and history.
Written 7 January 2020
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,929 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
This looked to be an interesting art display with a statue outside and a pleasant house (former home of someone important) in a garden setting in a side street in Nippori. It was not open when I walked by but looked worthwhile place to visit
Written 19 May 2019
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JN65
Liverpool, UK321 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
The house and garden are pleasant and impressive and worth seeing. There are even views from the roof. The works by the sculptor who designed and built the house, Mr Asakura, are equally impressive and interesting and there are many of them on view. Some big, some small...all good. Put all that together and I'd say this is a must-see. We loved it. Easy to find if you're in the heart of Yanaka.
Written 17 April 2019
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tes108
Newcastle, Australia726 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
Really imposing and impressive sculptures of people and many of cats in a lovely setting of a modern studio and lovely Japanese house. The view from the roof garden is a bit meh but the garden and house are worth the admission fee.
Written 29 January 2019
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Janice L
Orinda, CA71 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Couples
We had no prior knowledge of the influential Tokyo sculptor, Fumio Asakura. We were in the Yanaka neighborhood of Tokyo, where the sculptor’s studio and home was a listed attraction. We were warmly greeted by guides who welcomed us as though we were visiting a home. The sculptures on the main floor were an impressive introduction to the sculptor’s works. The interior pond and garden, designed by the artist, was also a delight.
Written 22 January 2019
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Wendy H
Reading, UK1,726 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
I was not familiar with the sculpture/work of Asakura so this was enlightening for me. The work is quite diverse and impressive.It was more relevant being housed in his home. I especially liked his cat sculptures (finding more in Hakone). It wasn't busy when we visited so we could take our time to explore. The roof top garden and the mindfulness room overlooking the courtyard are very soothing. Lots of wood in the fabric of the building which is visually impressive.
Written 11 August 2018
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Localmo
Honolulu, HI156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
Not my forte, but LOVED the visit. Fascinating look at sculptures and period living conditions. Don't miss the video presentation!
Written 3 August 2018
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MakkD
Mumbai, India85 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018 • Solo
The museum is housed in the home of the artist which is styled in traditional Japanese houses hence become one of the attractions of the museum.

You can see many sculpture of Cats , dogs artist himself and cant really stop admiring them

However one can miss reference to style and little more details of the art if not being regular follower of type of art.

One who enjoys art or sculpture or Japanese style should visit this place. However not for too long.
Written 22 May 2018
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