Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Welcome, dear visitor, to a place where time slows down, and elegance resides. You are entering the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, a truly unique gem. It is not just a museum housing art, but a breathtaking journey back to the glamorous Art Deco era of the 1930s. The main building itself is the star exhibit: the former residence of Prince and Princess Asaka, designed as a jewel box of French artistry and Japanese sensitivity after their time spent in Paris.

As you wander through these meticulously preserved rooms, imagine the sophisticated life once lived here. Let your eyes linger on each exquisite detail – the geometric patterns in the parquet floors, the custom-designed furniture, and, most famously, the stunning glass reliefs by the master René Lalique that shimmer with captured light. It’s a rare, intimate look into a private world where avant-garde European design met Japanese imperial life.

Beyond the historic residence, discover our modern annex gallery, which hosts diverse, thoughtfully curated exhibitions, often focusing on design, fashion, and decorative arts that resonate with the building’s spirit. Don’t forget to lose yourself in the tranquility of the surrounding gardens, a harmonious blend where Japanese serenity meets formal European landscaping. This museum engages all the senses, a place where history, art, architecture, and nature intertwine seamlessly. We invite you to step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in this enchanting atmosphere of refined beauty. Enjoy your visit.