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

Marc Jacobs @trollball - 2019-11-19: @gitch_hi @bessbell Senbei? Ooh, that’s a great idea.

My favorite senbei are from a little shop in Yanaka, Tokyo.… https://t.co/x0TR55TiPt
Felipe Ondera @FelipeOnodera - 2019-11-19: @yanaka_6009 Thanks!!
Yuka Kayamori @gangdise - 2019-11-19: RT @myeyestokyo: Question from foreign tourists to Japanese: Why do you put your fingers up when you take a picture?
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谷中 @yanaka_6009 - 2019-11-19: @FelipeOnodera I’m looking forward to seeing !
I feel your respect for shotaro ishinomori .
My Eyes Tokyo @myeyestokyo - 2019-11-19: Question from foreign tourists to Japanese: Why do you put your fingers up when you take a picture?… https://t.co/lC98dDmqVe
Blue Moon @BlueMoon841 - 2019-11-19: @a_yanaka healing power of prayer...
thebestjapan @thebestjapan - 2019-11-18: Yanaka Ginza is a street near Nippori station that is known for its cat-themed stores. It’s not that big, but if yo… https://t.co/Iwm3YM5xR1
鳥飼やなか(18) @yanaka_torikai - 2019-11-18: RT @yanaka_torikai: You choose which one
鳥飼やなか(18) @yanaka_torikai - 2019-11-18: You choose which one
pan @paninaro10 - 2019-11-17: RT @FreddyMondale: I didn't take pics of the graveyard cause I thought it was disrespectful, but Yanaka is really an incredible place. Tran…
Chami T 🐈 🐾 @Chaminosuke - 2019-11-17: @FreddyMondale There are various taste places in Tokyo.
Did you meet Yanaka cats?
Federico Mondelli (Be The Wolf / Frozen Crown) @FreddyMondale - 2019-11-17: I didn't take pics of the graveyard cause I thought it was disrespectful, but Yanaka is really an incredible place.… https://t.co/CefVN3tViz
Federico Mondelli (Be The Wolf / Frozen Crown) @FreddyMondale - 2019-11-17: @Chaminosuke The Yanaka Cemetery Park
Federico Mondelli (Be The Wolf / Frozen Crown) @FreddyMondale - 2019-11-17: @nyaokobj No, the Yanaka Cemetery
Sakura Hotel Nippori @SakuraHotel1984 - 2019-11-17: Close to Nippori station, 40 minutes for Narita Airport. Why not exploring Yanaka shopping street? We are located i… https://t.co/SjV2EZTmtc
First trip to Tokyo @FirstTokyo - 2019-11-17: If you are interested in traditional Japanese neighborhoods, I recommend that you stay and stroll around the East s… https://t.co/bLb5PVMFnZ
p i s t a c h i o @tapiocalala - 2019-11-16: @rummysugar2pm Is this in Yanaka, right?
JapanJustForYou @japan_just - 2019-11-16: @Bookworm_92_ For cat-lovers, a walk around Yanaka in Tokyo is fun. Another place is Onomichi near Hiroshima, where… https://t.co/TVQmq9hvUV
VIK @imankhariman - 2019-11-16: RT @GeorgiaRisa: Sweater days at Yanaka with Kent (@ catfishbeard) https://t.co/zeDQaIAdFx
AH @eymanhaziq - 2019-11-15: RT @GeorgiaRisa: Sweater days at Yanaka with Kent (@ catfishbeard) https://t.co/zeDQaIAdFx
sTRUEnin @s_true_nin - 2019-11-15: RT @Snadwai: @s_true_nin @AbroadInJapan Actually, Yanaka Ginza isn't in Ginza! It's confusing I know.
h. @HANNAHVSW0RLD - 2019-11-15: also the majority of my JAPANESE FRIENDS that have lived in Tokyo their whole lives have had no idea what Yanaka Gi… https://t.co/nvhwbkpEEV
Sandy @Snadwai - 2019-11-15: @s_true_nin @AbroadInJapan Actually, Yanaka Ginza isn't in Ginza! It's confusing I know.
h. @HANNAHVSW0RLD - 2019-11-15: lo and behold the podcast is out- and the thumbnail is Yanaka Ginza. I feel vindicated.
h. @HANNAHVSW0RLD - 2019-11-15: I sent suggestions to a certain youtuber about hidden spots in Tokyo for their podcast and a random woman (who hadn… https://t.co/60lZipwWHX
Sir Bran 👑 @brandonreinz - 2019-11-15: @Lawrys_Flower tozozviona kana nyika yanaka ... so what can we do in the meantime?
Gunsky @G_Setyaa - 2019-11-15: RT @GeorgiaRisa: Sweater days at Yanaka with Kent (@ catfishbeard) https://t.co/zeDQaIAdFx
Saad ~ サアド @laviedesaad - 2019-11-15: RT @GeorgiaRisa: Sweater days at Yanaka with Kent (@ catfishbeard) https://t.co/zeDQaIAdFx
Scáthach @Spsx313 - 2019-11-15: RT @GeorgiaRisa: Sweater days at Yanaka with Kent (@ catfishbeard) https://t.co/zeDQaIAdFx