Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum — Attraction in Tokyo

This museum was Okamoto’s home and studio from 1954 until his death. The building, designed by architect Junzo Sakakura (a student of Le Corbusier), was preserved and transformed into a museum by his partner Toshiko Okamoto to honor his legacy. Opened to the public on May 7, 1998, two years after Okamoto’s death in 1996. And this is small and cute museum with a tiny dreamy garden. Count to spend here something between 1h to 2h max. Make lots of photos because this place is like a wonderland - just like Okamoto’s art. And do you wonder who’s Taro Okamoto? Well have you seen that huge tower of sun in Osaka - yup that’s the guy. There is also his huge Museum (dedicated to his art) in Osaka, but that’s for later. Srsly recommend it if you’re in the area or just want soome quirky and cute stuff. Check out their website for current exhibition - the big cat bang is...

If you enjoy Taro Okamoto's work, this is a quick and complete delight! His and his life partner Toshiko Okamoto's home of decades, it was also his studio and you can tell. Clusters of works are displayed highlighting different elements of his craftsmamship, or his ideas on art. What is on display inside changes often, and the garden is a timy immersive wonder. Look everywhere among the banana plants... even up! Go on a quieter weekday to get the space to really enjoy yourself. It's what they would have wanted.

After, you can walk to Shibuya Station via the UN University and see his Kodomo no Ki sculpture, then scour Shibuya Station til you find Myth...

Small museum with rich contents in the middle of Aoyama. I think the entry was around 650 JPY, then you have to change your shoes with slippers (they provide it) before going inside. Then they will give you a plastic bag to put your shoes and carry it around.

There are 2 floors in the museum. The first floor has the garden outside, gift shop, living room, and work room.

The second floor has black room and red room, mostly filled with painting.

I think it only take max 20-30 mins to go through everything.

As for the gift shop, they do have almost everything except post card, which I usually collect from all museums that I...