✨ Highlights
The museum set up in the Art Deco style Chōshakukōkan, completed in Showa 8 (1933). The Japanese garden and Western garden each have their own unique charm, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing flowers and plants of the four seasons. The artworks known as "Art Deco" are also designated important cultural properties of the country. There is a café and restaurant where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the garden scenery.
📜 Content
The Art Deco-style Chokyōkōkan, built in 1933 (Showa 8), opened as a museum in 1983. The main building, main gate, tea room, and other areas were designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan in 2015. The entrance's relief door designed by French glass artist René Lalique, along with the grand and imposing hall, make the interior a space worth visiting.
The venue features a lawn garden, Japanese garden, and tea room inherited from the Chokyōkōkan era, as well as a Western-style garden, making it ideal for strolling through various garden styles. The seasonal flowers and plants also welcome visiting guests.
In addition to the annual "Architectural Open House" themed around the former Chokyōkōkan building, various planned exhibitions are held. There are also events related to exhibitions, guided tours explaining the history of the gardens, and tea ceremonies at the tea room "Kōka." Please check the official website for the latest information on events.
On the first floor of the new building, there is a café called "Café TEIEN," which is an open space with a glass curtain. Additionally, next to the main gate, there is a restaurant called "comodo," offering Italian-French fusion cuisine. Both establishments overlook the gardens, allowing guests to enjoy a moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🎋 Do you provide foreign language services? (If so, please specify which languages are available.)
It can correspond to English. There are also guidebooks available in Japanese and English. The official website offers six languages: Japanese, English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.
🎋 Is re-entry allowed?
Only valid for the same day. In addition to the original ticket, you must also hold a "re-entry ticket" issued by the museum for re-entry. For details, please consult the staff at the entrance of the museum. *Once you have exited the main entrance (outside the museum area), re-entry is not permitted.
🎋 Is free Wi-Fi available in the facility?
Free Wi-Fi is available.
🎋 Is there a coin-operated locker?
Yes, there is a coin-operated locker on the first floor of this building. Additionally, large items that cannot fit into the coin-operated lockers can be stored at the reception desk.
🎋 Is it allowed to eat and drink in the garden?
Yes, but alcoholic beverages are not allowed, and please do not gather for meals.
