Tokugawa Art Museum
The Tokugawa Art Museum is an art museum located in Nagoya City that broadly introduces Japanese history and culture. It opened in 1935 and showcases over 10,000 valuable items, primarily focusing on treasures from the Owari Tokugawa family. Among these is the national treasure "Tale of Genji Emaki," which is highly regarded for its excellent state of preservation.
The museum consists of nine exhibition rooms, each designed with a different theme. The permanent exhibition hall features a collection of masterpieces across five rooms, where displays include reproductions of armor, tea ceremony settings, and a Noh theater stage. Exhibits are periodically changed to match the seasons, offering new discoveries with each visit.
There are also many special exhibitions and planned events, such as the annual "Special Public Viewing of the Tale of Genji Emaki" and "Owari Tokugawa Family Hina Matsuri," which focus on traditional Japanese culture.
Together with the adjacent Tokugawa Garden, it is a place where visitors can feel the depth of history and culture. The collection includes many national treasures and important cultural properties passed down through the Owari Tokugawa family, recognized for its unparalleled quality and quantity in Japan.
Items such as the short sword "Hōchō Masamune," various weapons, tea ceremony utensils, and artworks that have been cherished by the Owari Tokugawa family across generations are preserved in excellent condition. Being able to appreciate such a valuable collection is a unique charm of the Tokugawa Art Museum.
The museum consists of nine exhibition rooms, each designed with a different theme. The permanent exhibition hall features a collection of masterpieces across five rooms, where displays include reproductions of armor, tea ceremony settings, and a Noh theater stage. Exhibits are periodically changed to match the seasons, offering new discoveries with each visit.
There are also many special exhibitions and planned events, such as the annual "Special Public Viewing of the Tale of Genji Emaki" and "Owari Tokugawa Family Hina Matsuri," which focus on traditional Japanese culture.
Together with the adjacent Tokugawa Garden, it is a place where visitors can feel the depth of history and culture. The collection includes many national treasures and important cultural properties passed down through the Owari Tokugawa family, recognized for its unparalleled quality and quantity in Japan.
Items such as the short sword "Hōchō Masamune," various weapons, tea ceremony utensils, and artworks that have been cherished by the Owari Tokugawa family across generations are preserved in excellent condition. Being able to appreciate such a valuable collection is a unique charm of the Tokugawa Art Museum.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Tokugawa Art Museum
- Location
- 〒461-0023 1017 Tokugawa-cho, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From JR Nagoya Station, transfer to Ozone Station and walk about 10 minutes from the south exit.
From Subway Nagoya Station, get off at Sakae Station, transfer to the Meijo Line, and get off at Ozone Station. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from exit 3. - Parking
- Parking available.
- Business Hours
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Closed on Mondays (on national holidays and substitute holidays, it will be the following weekday) and during the New Year holidays.
- Fees
- Admission Fee for Yosami Library and Tokugawa Art Museum:
Advance Tickets: Adults 1,200 yen / High school and university students 600 yen / Elementary and middle school students 400 yen
Same-day Tickets: Adults 1,400 yen / High school and university students 700 yen / Elementary and middle school students 500 yen - Contact Information
- Phone Number：052-935-6262
- Official Website
