Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park

Information

The site of the former Nihon Bijutsu-in (Japan Art Institute) and the residence of Okakura Tenshin, a pioneer in Japan's modern arts, is currently the Okakura Tenshin Memorial Park. Nihon Bijutsu-in was established here in 1898 by Okakura Tenshin, Yokoyama Taikan, and others.
The hexagonal building within the park houses the Tenshin Zazo (sedentary statue), created by sculptor Hiragushi Denchu.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

5 minutes walk from Sendagi Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (C15)
7 minutes walk from Nippori Station on the JR lines, Keisei Main Line (KS02) or Nippori-Toneri Liner

Address / Location

5-7-10, Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0001

Tweets

Khriz @Khriztendo - 2018-05-27: Forsure need to hit Yanaka and Nezu
El Pollito Diablo 2 @PollitoDiablo2 - 2018-05-26: @Flame286 @rlangeles It's far and not so interesting, you're right. Try Akihabara, Nakano Broadway, or an old Tokyo… https://t.co/8r2utahzlA
Mondher Ben-Hamida @mbenhamida - 2018-05-26: People watching in the lovely #yanaka area of #tokyo #dragqueen #photography #streetphotography… https://t.co/PHfvm2gdG2
しおり @shiori_yanaka - 2018-05-26: RT @AJATE_: Tanks for Paris!!!!! https://t.co/n8EEfwluE5
Ubi (*´﹃｀*) @ubi_yakiimo - 2018-05-25: btw It was fun drawing Mr. Yanaka even it just a quick sketch. I find it fun drawing an older man lol
gonna put a serious attention now. www
Ubi (*´﹃｀*) @ubi_yakiimo - 2018-05-25: quick sketch of Mr. Yanaka's instastory while waiting for rendering https://t.co/c21xo2gfU1
Ubi (*´﹃｀*) @ubi_yakiimo - 2018-05-25: @nina_yasar Ahaha we had the same thought! XD
I know he often roll his t-shirt sleeves when live so I'm really wait… https://t.co/DU5yow4jbD
💜MEGU【みりばーる】💜 @m_yanaka - 2018-05-25: RT @wallisbird: Day 1 in studio my friends, finally recording in front of other humans. The best one there is Marcus Wüst https://t.co/IUZK…
💜MEGU【みりばーる】💜 @m_yanaka - 2018-05-25: RT @wallisbird: And day #2 Vocals to beat the band (as my dad says!) https://t.co/ql21b1KcYv
wageslaverouge @wageslaverouge3 - 2018-05-24: I visited #Yanaka ginza shopping street in #Tokyo in early evening.
Since it is weekday, not so many visitors have… https://t.co/s7jFd7bhqh
Ellie E Ellzworth @elainesinsane - 2018-05-23: Yanaka village— All cat everything 😍 https://t.co/y63gBmhtSy
darin @23drnn - 2018-05-23: @yanaka_6009 Yeah i guess it's a stationary bike. That bicycle for exercising in the gym
darin @23drnn - 2018-05-23: @yanaka_6009 It kinda looks like a stationary bicycle (?) But i guess that's not it either
That's Giappone(Amy) @thatsgiappone - 2018-05-22: Nezu Shrine e YANAKA di sera! {Vlog} | That’s Giappone: https://t.co/qTwII65fpL tramite @YouTube
Columbus S. Mavhunga @CocoinZim - 2018-05-22: @BrezhMalaba I have a brother teacher rega ndimufonere - pamwe weekend yangu yanaka!😜
Graham Blunt @SirTwinBeard - 2018-05-21: RT @GiornataNera: A small hidden temple in Yanaka 谷中 with a beautiful Kannon 観音 statue and a tiny graveyard..
so quiet and a few hundred me…
Narita Iwao @noriiwa - 2018-05-21: @GiornataNera Historically The place Yanaka had grown a famous temple town in the Edo period since Kaneiji temple w… https://t.co/45JchOf8Yg
Tapiwa Munjoma @TapiwaMunjoma - 2018-05-21: Lol zviri ku fire.

Main Street is now covered. Next should be Pine and Ruzawi, then Posselt and Fourth. Taundi ya… https://t.co/OaYqcXDqLq
🤘🎬Al Fizzgig🎬🤘 @AFizgig - 2018-05-21: RT @GiornataNera: A small hidden temple in Yanaka 谷中 with a beautiful Kannon 観音 statue and a tiny graveyard..
so quiet and a few hundred me…
Pontifex Minimus ☮️ @revndm - 2018-05-20: RT @GiornataNera: A small hidden temple in Yanaka 谷中 with a beautiful Kannon 観音 statue and a tiny graveyard..
so quiet and a few hundred me…
Antho Derv Davis🌈👬 @ozAntinnippon - 2018-05-20: @GiornataNera Yanaka is a magic area. So keen to get back and explore more
Antho Derv Davis🌈👬 @ozAntinnippon - 2018-05-20: RT @GiornataNera: A small hidden temple in Yanaka 谷中 with a beautiful Kannon 観音 statue and a tiny graveyard..
so quiet and a few hundred me…
Giornata_Nera @GiornataNera - 2018-05-20: A small hidden temple in Yanaka 谷中 with a beautiful Kannon 観音 statue and a tiny graveyard..
so quiet and a few hund… https://t.co/UEszwH0MSw
UMESEKO TOUR @umeseko - 2018-05-20: Super Unique Accommodation in Tokyo Drew on Italian Style https://t.co/ahdrg6v8zv
Michael caldwell @Absurdum14 - 2018-05-20: Today's score in Yanaka. Thick 1930s silk-lined Cotton jacket with giant drop-sleeve pockets. Going to wear the hel… https://t.co/fhhSjJh2eb
きんちゃん @jCAXOYs7VxPc30B - 2018-05-19: @a_yanaka me too….👓
Arts on the Block @artsontheblock - 2018-05-19: Olivia is continuing to connect with her roots. Her first stop is Yanaka, a traditional district which has captured… https://t.co/vVDNDjOdeP
Mondher Ben-Hamida @mbenhamida - 2018-05-19: Dogs in a stroller #japan #yanaka #tokyooldtown https://t.co/f6aRhLayLK https://t.co/79CHxpTsJP
すちーぶ @stepan_yanaka - 2018-05-19: RT @Pontifex: Mary lived Jesus’ Beatitudes like no other: she is saintly among the saints, she shows us the way to holiness and accompanies…
Linda Lombardi @wombatarama - 2018-05-19: @jamessalvona I've been following the progress of this bike in Yanaka over several years of visits now. https://t.co/It4aq00hJO