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Updated: October 6, 2023

The Gotoh Museum 五島美術館

3-9-25 Kaminoge, Setagaya City, Tokyo

Explore eclectic collections of East Asian historical artifacts, literature, art, and weaponry

The Gotoh Museum is a five-minute walk from Kaminoge Station in Setagaya. The museum boasts an eclectic collection of East Asian arts, crafts and cultural artifacts. The museum's main attraction is the illustrated hand-scroll of 'The Tale of Genji' which many consider to be the world's first ever novel. Showings are only typically held during the first week of May.
Some of the other fascinating items you'll find are ancient tea ceremony tools, artfully crafted ceramics, calligraphy, and weaponry. The museum runs six or seven different exhibitions throughout the year.

How to Get There

  • Kaminoge StationOimachi LineNorth Exit5 min on foot

Contact

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Opening Hours

  • 10:00-17:00
    TuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays

    *Last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Closing days: MondaysNew Year's holidaysIrregularIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day.
    *Between exhibitions
    *Closed during summer months

Price

General admission: 1000 yen

CashVisaJCBMasterCardAMEX

Varies per exhibition or screening

Facility Info

  • RestroomsNon-smoking areasParkingWiFi
  • JapaneseEnglish
  • Disabled parkingWheelchair rampMulti-purpose toiletOstomate restroomsToilet with handrailsDiaper changing facilitiesBaby chair/high chairWheelchair loanStroller loan

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