Gotoh Museum, Tokyo

Name: Gotoh Museum
Address: 3-9-25 Kaminoge, Tokyo, 158-0093, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3703-0662

#177 among attractions in Tokyo

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Facts and practical information

The Gotoh Museum is a private museum in the Kaminoge district of Setagaya on the southwest periphery of Tokyo. It was opened in 1960, displaying the private collection of Keita Gotō, chairman of the Tokyu Group. Today's collection is centered on the original selection of classical Japanese and Chinese art such as paintings, writings, crafts and archaeological objects completed by a small selection of Korean arts. It features several objects designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. The exhibition changes several times per year with special openings in spring and fall. A garden with a tea house, ponds and small Buddhist statues is attached to the museum. ()

Local name: 五島美術館 Established: 1960 (65 years ago)Elevation: 108 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°36'45"N, 139°38'6"E

Address

3-9-25 Kaminoge世田谷区 (二子玉川)Tokyo 158-0093 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3703-0662

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Day trips

Gotoh Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mangan-ji, Seikadō Bunko Art Museum, Futako Shrine, Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum.

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Skyscraper
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Universities and schools
Tokyo City University, Kawasaki
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Universities and schools
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Neighbourhood
Nakamachi, Chōfu
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Neighbourhood
Yōga, Chōfu
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gotoh Museum open?

Gotoh Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Gotoh Museum?

Nearby attractions include Futako-Tamagawa Rise, Chōfu (10 min walk), Nakamachi, Chōfu (16 min walk), Futako Shrine, Yokohama (22 min walk), Zenyōmitsu-ji, Tokyo (22 min walk).

How to get to Gotoh Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gotoh Museum:

Bus

玉川町 • Lines: 黒02 (5 min walk)
Kaminoge Station • Lines: 園01, 玉11, 黒02 (5 min walk)

Train

Kaminoge (6 min walk)
Futako-tamagawa (12 min walk)

Metro

Futako-tamagawa • Lines: Dt, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn (12 min walk)
Futako-shinchi • Lines: Dt, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn (21 min walk)