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Updated: October 6, 2023

Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum 文化学園服飾博物館

Shinjuku Bunka Quint Building, 3-22-7, Yoyogi, Shibuya City, Tokyo

A museum for fashion and history enthusiasts alike

This is one of a few Japanese museums dedicated solely to clothing. It is affiliated with Educational Foundation Bunka Gakuen, a well-known fashion school, and was founded in 1979 as an archive for student research. Since opening its doors to the public, it has held about 4 exhibitions a year under the theme "Understanding the Culture of the World and Japan through Clothing." It displays costumes from Japan and various countries around the world, providing a clear and accessible introduction to diverse cultures.

How to Get There

  • Shinjuku StationJR LineToei Shinjuku LineOedo LineKeio New LineOdakyu LineSouth Exit7 min on foot

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Opening Hours

  • 10:00-16:30
    MondaysTuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdays

    *Last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Closing days: SundaysHolidaysNew Year's holidaysGolden Week
    *Closed during summer months

Price

General admission: 500 yen

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Facility Info

  • RestroomsNon-smoking areas
  • Japanese
  • Japanese
  • Disabled parkingAutomatic doorsElevatorMulti-purpose toiletWheelchair loanAccessible communication formats

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.