Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Taito

This museum used to be Fumio Asakura's studio and residence.
You have to take off your shoes at the entrance.

He is a sculptor and created a lot of masterpieces represented by "Grave keeper".
You cannot take pictures in the museum but I took a picture of "Grave keeper" at the National Modern Museum when Asakura Museum of Sculpture was closed for renewal.

This house is a combination of Japanese style and Western style.
There's a pond surrounded by the house.
Since it's located on the hill side, the view from each room is very nice.

A garden is on the top of the building and you can see some sculptures and Tokyo Skytree.

There's a room filled with sculptures of cats, too.

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<The Nearest Station>

Nippori station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line /Keisei Line

<Admission>

500 yen

9:30-16:30    Closed on Mondays and Thursdays
                  (Open if it's a holiday and closed on the following day)
                   Year end & New Year holidays
               
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