Asakura Museum of Sculpture

This is a modern architectural heritage site that preserves the sculptor's private home and gallery. It is a unique Japanese house with a very attractive Japanese-style room and garden. Photography is not permitted, so it's difficult to convey, but the architecture is also very well thought out. Photography inside the building should definitely be permitted so that it can be widely shared.

This museum and the house it's situated in were beautiful. The inner courtyard and the rooftop are so serene. One member of the staff spent a really long time telling me about the history of the house and the works. I really enjoyed my visit!

I really loved this place. It really was an impressive house that included his studio & school which is now a museum. The details really reflected Asakura Fumio's passions in life. The Garden was really beautiful. I love how he designed the rooms to be facing the garden & the pond. The Studio was impressive as well. We got to see the very popular Grave Keeper sculpture. Loved the rooftop as well. Such a beautiful house. Before visiting this place make sure to wear socks since you will be removing your shoes to enter inside. There's a bag at the entrance for your shoes which you will carry with you. Photographs are only allowed in the orchid room & on a round mat with a sign on it in 2 areas (studio & sunrise room). Would also like to thank the volunteer guide who educated us about the sculptures inside. Such a lovely museum.

One of my most favorite museums, period. The sculptures and the building together provide a complete work of art. I visit every time I'm going to Tōkyō.

Such a lovely museum! I also got a guided first floor tour - the lady who toured me around was very nice and friendly. She answered my questions and also asked me questions about myself and my country. The view from the rooftop was also amazing! I also learned that one of Fumio Asakura's children was also a sculptor and there was an upcoming exhibit - wished I could have stayed longer in Tokyo to see it too!

This place is amazing! It says that it's a museum of sculpture but the real wonder of this place is the home. A large, sprawling traditional style Japanese home with wonderful wood and furniture. The central enclosed garden and pond area is amazing. It was raining the day we were there so we didn't have a chance to go up to the roof garden. But I'm sure there are great views of the surrounding area. If you are in the Tokyo area be sure to add this to your itinerary! It's the best museum/house I've ever visited.

Wonderfully designed museum letting you simultaneously become acquainted with Asakura's beautiful art and eye for detail through his works and his home. We came toward the end of the day and the museum was quite empty which we enjoyed given the calming and contemplative atmosphere. Took us 1.5 hours to really enjoy and take it all in so even though it's a small museum, plan to spend some relaxing time here.

Beautiful house turned museum of the sculptor Asakura. Nice staff, one of whom spoke great English and helped me appreciate the place better.