Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, Tokyo

Name: Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum
Address: 6-1-19 Minamiaoyama, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3406-0801

#357 among attractions in Tokyo

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The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum is an art museum located in Aoyama, Tokyo. The museum is housed in the property in Minami Aoyama that artist Taro Okamoto inherited from his father, Ippei Okamoto, and used as his home and studio.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°39'41"N, 139°42'58"E

Address

6-1-19 Minamiaoyama港区 (青山)Tokyo 107-0062 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3406-0801

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Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Omotesandō, The National Art Center, Blue Note Tokyo, Omotesando Hills.

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Shopping, Shopping district
Omotesandō, Tokyo
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0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Omotesando Hills, Tokyo
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Shibuya Stream, Tokyo
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0.8 miE
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Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
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0.8 miN
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Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
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0.7 miE
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Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
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Kiddy Land, Tokyo
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Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
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0.5 miNE
Cemetery
Aoyama Cemetery, Tokyo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum open?

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Nezu Museum, Tokyo (3 min walk), Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (7 min walk), Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo (9 min walk), Shimizu Mega-City Pyramid, Tokyo (9 min walk).

How to get to Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum:

Bus

Minami Aoyama 6-chōme • Lines: 青山ルート (1 min walk)
南青山六丁目 • Lines: 渋88, 青山ルート (2 min walk)

Metro

Omote-sando • Lines: C, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, G, Z (9 min walk)
Gaiemmae • Lines: G (17 min walk)

Train

Shibuya (23 min walk)
Harajuku (25 min walk)