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

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