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Location:
Asakura Museum of Sculpture is a small museum famous for sculpture. It is also known as Asakura Choso Museum, located in Yanaka in Taito City, Tokyo, Japan.
The museum showcases the sculptures and work of Fumio Asakura, which was opened in 1967 after Asakura’s death.
It is close to Ueno’s other famous museums, such as Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, National Museum of Art and Science, Ueno Royal Museum, and Kuroda Memorial Hall.
History:
The Asakura Museum of Sculpture was opened in 1967 after Asakura’s death in the Yanaka neighborhood of Taito, Tokyo.
It was Asakura’s home. He built the three-story home-based sculpture studio in 1936 of ferroconcrete and started a private school. Now it became the Asakura Museum of Sculpture.
It was also a private school from 1920 to 1944, which is called in Japanese the Asakura Choso Juku.
What to do at Asakura Museum?
There are several things to see at this small museum. However, among these, three more unique things that attract visitors most are Japanese-style premise, Grave Keeper, and Rooftop Garden.
Japanese -style premise:
The Asakura Museum of Sculpture entrance makes visitors understand the museum’s uniqueness. Visitors can see some of the stunning, beautiful, real-looking sculptures from the main entrance.
Visitors can get important information about the museum from the main gate where small leaflets are hung, including entry fees, entry times, and operational hours and days.
Grave Keeper:
It was selected as a Tangible Cultural Property in 2001 and 2008. Besides, there are several famous sculptures inside which attract visitors every day.
Showa rooftop garden:
The rooftop of the Asakura Museum of Sculpture is very famous for its beautiful green garden with sculptures. It is a name in the national list of Places of Scenic Beauty.
Who is Asakura?
Birth: March 1, 1883, Oita Prefecture
Death: April 18, 1964, Tokyo
Asakura was a Western-style Japanese sculptor and a prolific artist. He was a leading figure in Japanese sculpture and the first sculptor who received the Order of Culture in 1948.
In addition, he was famous as the father of modern Japanese sculpture.
Fumio Asakura was born in 1883 during Meiji Period Bungoono City, Oita, and came to Tokyo with his brother Osao Watanabe when he was 19.
Asakura was admitted to the Tokyo University of the Arts and graduated in 1907. He became famous when he received 2nd prize for his exhibition called ‘Darkness.’
Entrance Fee:
Adult: 500 yen
Student: 250 yen
Besides, the museum has some extra entry commissions for the person with a disability.
Opening hours:
9:30-16:30
Last admission: 16:00(last entry 30 minutes before closing)
The Asakura Museum of Sculpture remains closed on Monday and Thursday. Visitors must wear socks inside the building.
How to access:
Nearest Station: Nippori Station
5 minutes walk(west exit)
Address:
7 Chome-18-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001
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