10 Specialty Museums in Ueno, Asakusa That You Shouldn't Miss

May 21, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Quark Museum

5-26-11 5F Jujin Bldg., Ueno, Taito 110-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 90-5505-5350 [email protected] http://www.quarkmuseum.com/jp/
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Quark Museum

This is the world's first "museum of vintage ROLEX watches" that is operated by ROLEX Specialty Shop Quark. Not only wrist watches, materials such as boxes, parts, pamphlets are exhibited. Smart glasses and tablet PC for commentary on exhibits, are lent out free of charge.

2. ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito

7-18-10, Yanaka, Taito 110-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3821-4549 http://www.taitocity.net/zaidan/asakura/
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4.5 based on 133 reviews

ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito

ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture was once a studio and residence of ASAKURA Fumio (1883-1964), a leading sculptor of modern Japan. The building is now open to the public as a museum exhibiting the collection of ASAKURA's sculptures. Visitors can enjoy viewing the world of ASAKURA and four distinct seasons of Japan.

Reviewed By chloet64 - Dandenong, Australia

A Japanese friend introduced us to this amazing museum. Before our visit, we had not heard of the Japanese sculptor Asakura. So our visit was very enjoyable and enlighting. The museum is situated in a small street in a traditional Japanese home, where Asakura once lived. The house is filled with an array of amazing sculptures and art, as well as a pond and a rooftop garden. And it seems that the artist loved cats! The staff had limited English but were kind and helpful. And it was a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon in Tokyo. Highly recommended if you enjoy and have an interest in art and history.

13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_exhibition/index.php?controller=hall&hid=16&lang=ja
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The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures

1-32-7, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5811-1900 https://www.replicafoods-gallery.com/
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Replica Foods Gallery Asakusa

5. Drum Museum (Taikokan)

2-1-1 Nishi-Asakusa 4F, Taito 111-0035 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3842-5622 [email protected] http://www.miyamoto-unosuke.co.jp/taikokan/
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Drum Museum (Taikokan)

This rotating collection of both Japanese taiko drums and drums from around the world welcomes visitors to bang on the drums on display upstairs and purchase their own drums, flutes, dragon masks and other festival attire downstairs.

6. World Bags and Luggage Museum

1-8-10 Komagata, Taito 111-0043 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3847-5680 http://www.ace.jp/museum/
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World Bags and Luggage Museum

200 Year Old Global Collection, From Leather To Bamboo Bags & More.

7. Ichiyo Museum

3-18-4 Ryusen, Taito 110-0012 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3873-0004 http://www.taitocity.net/taito/ichiyo
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Ichiyo Museum

8. L'Oustal del Felibre di Tavan

5-46-6, Sendagi, Bunkyo 113-0022 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5815-6464 http://www.fabre.jp/
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L'Oustal del Felibre di Tavan

9. Sanjuttsubo no Himitsukichi

1-25-15, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.facebook.com/secret30/
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Sanjuttsubo no Himitsukichi

10. Shodo Museum

2-10-4 Negishi, Taito 110-0003 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3872-2645 http://www.taitocity.net/taito/shodou/
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Shodo Museum

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