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Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo
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Type of Attraction
Museums
Neighborhood
Day Trip
Interests That Apply
Art
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Price: $5-$10
A questionnaire is available on the website that may be printed out and returned to the museum completed for a discount on admission.
Is there parking?: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

Children's Book Illustrations


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Address: Phone:
4-7-2 Shimo Shakujii
Nerima-ku
Tokyo, Kanto 177-0042
+81 (0)3 3995 0612
Fax: +81 (0)3 3995 0680

Description

Artwork from one of Japan's best-known illustrators of children's books forms the bulk of the museum's collection. Primarily a memorial to Chihiro Iwasaki (1918-1974) the museum was founded in 1977 on the site of her studio (which has been restored). The collection includes examples of her personal books and correspondence. Displays are changed six times a year. The permanent collection consists of some 8,000 original works, including early sketches. Recently, the museum has sponsored exhibits featuring picture books from overseas artists as well as other Japanese illustrators.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Tues-Sun
Notes: The museum is open until 6pm during Golden Week and Aug. 10-20. It is closed over the New Year and briefly during exhibition changes.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: A questionnaire is available on the website that may be printed out and returned to the museum completed for a discount on admission.

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.
Restrictions: Eat before you come, as no outside food is allowed in. Save the drinks for later; alcohol is not permitted at this venue. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the words will have to do in this case—no cameras allowed. As tempted as you may be to add to that vacation footage, keep the video camera in the case—they're not permitted here.


Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Kami Igusa Station
Best Modes of Transportation: Train Walking
Notes: The museum is about a seven-minute walk from the station.
Parking Availability: Yes


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Photo Credits:
© Kevin Greene