What other travelers are saying about Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
This museum and garden in Tokyo is honestly one of the best, particularly for fans of the Art Nouveau period.
No advance booking is needed, making it convenient to visit on a whim.
While I am not sure about the specific exhibitions held there, the architecture and interior design alone are a visual feast. The garden is also an absolute marvel, offering a picturesque view of a quaint, old-fashioned house.
Additionally, there is a food place in front selling cheese and a fancy restaurant with a view, although reservations might be required for the restaurant.
If you appreciate Art Nouveau and enjoy beautiful gardens, this place is a must-visit.
Most definately worth the visit, lovely art deco building and interior. A nice little pamphlet (English available) is provided with the entry ticket giving you some history to this building and a site plan. In the house more information on each room is available via a set of handy little cards, A to Z guide.
In the grounds there is a beatiful Japanese garden, also supposed to be a European garden but not much has been done with this.
The annex to the house is a great addition providing facilities; shop, caffe and a gallery explaining how Prince Asaka and his wife came to create this house with the help of French artists and
Japan Works Bureau, inspired by their time living in Paris.
Overly enthusiastic? Not at all. This museum is an art deco fantasy land. A beautiful example, amazing craftsmanship, and a stunning design. (The exhibitions are sometimes good too!) Of course if you are not into art deco it might not float your boat. But then it might convert you. (Photos by HD, not me.) @japanauthor on Twitter.
We both loved visiting. No need to book in advance and easily half a day if you take in the gardens and the house.
The cafe at the back of the main building in the modern does some great coffee and cake options. It does a limited lunch menu (4 options) of which one was vegetarian.
Also very nice walking in the gardens around the house.
Would highly recommend.