THE MUSEUM OF THE IMPERIAL COLLECTIONS (SANNOMARU SHOZOKAN)

Discover the Imperial families extensive collection of art with over thousands of works from various artists. Located right in the Imperial Palaces East Garden, you can see a variety of art styles such as calligraphy and Nihonga-style art from ancient Japan and China. This private collection was donated by the Imperial household in 1989 - the start of the Heisei era.

Entrance fee: free

Photo Credit: Chris Rowe blog

Address: East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 〒100-0100

Hours: Closed Monday, Friday and holidays, 9:00am - 3:45pm

Tel: 03-3213-1111

Website: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-event/sannomaru02.html

How to get there: The museum is located in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. It is closest via the Ote-mon Gate. From Otemachi Station it is about a 3 minute walk.