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CharlesCharles
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This is a lesser known art museum in the Yanaka Area, and albeit not being that famous, it was surprisingly worth the visit. Asakusa is a Museum that’s built in the former residence and studio of the Sculptor Artist, Asakura. So the building consists of his studio, which now houses some of his art, and his private house. However, as Asakura was also Sensei of the neigbouring Art University, some parts of it also was his teaching ground. I visited as the studio architecture looked beautiful from the pamphlets, and it really was. But what I didn’t realize was that the house was also just as beautiful. The studio used big archers and made use of light perfectly, while the house provides an intimate viewing of the center garden. An amazing example of Japanese architecture all out. The sculptures themselves are beautiful, a great example of portraiture and monument sculpting, which follows the western tradition. Asakura himself prides himself as being exact so that beside his studio he has an impressive book room with an immense collection he would use as inspiration. Notably also his studio is made out of concrete, mainly to accommodate a big machine in the middle of his studio from which he can get his sculpture up and down (because he used to have to take ladders to go to the top of his sculpture but as he ages, he was afraid that he won’t be able to do that anymore, so he installed this in his studio). Impressive is also his rooftop garden which is way too early for his time. Very beautiful and poetic. The only downside is that we are not allowed to take pictures in the building.
Prasanti Widyasih SarliPrasanti Widyasih Sarli
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We went to the Asakura museum around 10am. I think there were like 5 other guests, so it didn't feel crowded at all. The staff was super friendly. I really appreciate that and I am thankful for it. They helped us with everything. Sadly, the garden on the rooftop was closed due to the rainy weather, but I personally didn't mind as i was able to see the beautiful garden 'on the first floor'. 🩷 Also, a kind tour guide guided us through the first floor. He was very kind and spoke English so well! I am really happy that he was there. The museum itself is great for everyone. If you're not a big fan of sculpture, then you can enjoy the beautiful combination of Japanese and western architecture and the other way around. Luckily, I am interested in all of this, so I was extremely satisfied. The sculptures and the house are so beautiful. There are small details around the house, like a little butterfly or fake wood haha. Also, you can see the Tokyo skytree from the third floor. It's not allowed to take photos around the museum, only on the special floor with the cat sculptures and on the blue photo carpet. But I think that they don't have the carpet outside all the time. The carpet was out when I arrived but it was gone when I wanted to leave the museum, so please follow the guidance about this. I really think I'll visit again during my Japan trip. I really really recommend visiting.
Patricie HoudkováPatricie Houdková
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This was an amazing museum. Especially the house which has an amazing architechture - the artist designed it himself and lived there. It has wonderful wooden details, the light and windows are impressing, the walls are covered in coloured silk and the entire house is build around a well planed small japanese garden. The bronze realistic figures which is shown around the house are intresting and some are part of the house and the placing is very clever. You are not allowed to wear shoes or take pictures at the museum but it just add to the feel. Really recommend you visit. It takes about an hour, the museum is not so big.
Sabrina SkøtSabrina Skøt
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7 Chome-18-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan
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Asakura Museum of Sculpture or Asakura Choso Museum is a museum in Tokyo that showcases the sculptures and life work of Fumio Asakura. The art museum is located specifically in the Yanaka neighborhood of Taito, in Tokyo. The museum opened in 1967 after Asakura's death.
attractions: Yanaka Ginza, Haginoyu, Tokyo National Museum - Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum - Heiseikan, Kaneiji, NIPPORI FABRIC TOWN, The University Art Museum (Ueno), Tokyo University of the Arts, Saitō Yu, Nishi-Nippori Station, TOMATO Fabrics (Main Shop), restaurants: Ichiyoshi Soba, Yakiniku Bouya Nippori, Bouya Nishinippori, Bazoku, Himitsudō, Yadorigi Cafe, Kayaba Coffee, Burari, PATISSIER CHOCOLATIER INAMURA SHOZO, Waguriya
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