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Mitsui Memorial Museum
In addition to exhibitions showcasing the art collection of the Mitsui family, the museum also holds special exhibitions featuring art pieces from outside its collection.
The Mitsui Memorial Museum was established in 2005 to house and exhibit the art collection donated by the Mitsui family, known for their association with the Mitsui Group. Originally located in Nakano Ward as the "Mitsui Bunko Annex," the museum was relocated to Nihonbashi, a historic area deeply connected to the Mitsui family and the Mitsui Group.
The museum is situated on the 7th floor of the "Mitsui Main Building," a Western-style structure built in the early Showa era and designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The stately building itself is a testament to Japan's architectural history.
The museum’s collection includes approximately 4,000 pieces, such as tea utensils, paintings, calligraphy, swords, Noh masks and costumes, and furnishings, along with around 130,000 internationally acclaimed stamps. Highlights include the "Snow Pine Screen" painted by Maruyama Okyo for the Mitsui family, the National Treasure "Shino Tea Bowl, known as 'Usuhanagaki'," and "Kumano Gokoki" by Fujiwara no Teika. The collection features 6 National Treasures, 75 Important Cultural Properties, and 4 Important Art Objects, showcasing a truly remarkable array of Japanese art.
The museum hosts special exhibitions or exhibitions from its own collection, but there are no permanent displays. Be sure to check the official website for exhibition schedules before visiting.
Highlights
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Houses approximately 4,000 valuable art and craft pieces and about 130,000 stamps collected by the Mitsui family.
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The collection includes 6 National Treasures, such as Maruyama Okyo's "Snow Pine Screen."
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Located on the 7th floor of the Mitsui Main Building, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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There are no permanent exhibits; artworks are showcased through special and collection-based exhibitions.
Photos
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![The museum is located on the 7th floor of the Mitsui Main Building, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.]()
The museum is located on the 7th floor of the Mitsui Main Building, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
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![Exhibitions are held in rooms that preserve the original interior design from the time of construction.]()
Exhibitions are held in rooms that preserve the original interior design from the time of construction.
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![There is an adjoining museum shop.]()
There is an adjoining museum shop.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
English exhibition catalogs are prepared for each exhibition. Additionally, brochures are available in English, French, Chinese, and Korean.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is not allowed.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes. (You need 100 yen to lock which will be returned when you open the locker)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 三井記念美術館
- Postal Code
- 103-0022
- Address
- Mitsui Main Building, 7th Floor, 2-1-1 Nihombashi-muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 050-5541-8600（Hello Dial Service）
- Closed
- Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, it is open and closed on the following weekday), Exhibition changeover period, New Year’s holiday period, irregular closings
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm（Admission allowed until 4:30pm）
- Admission
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General: 1,000yen
University & High School Students: 500yen
Free for Junior High School Students and younger (Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions) - Access
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(1) About a 1-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
(2) About a 4-minute walk from Nihombashi Station - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
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Official Website (English)
*Please note that the above information may change depending on the exhibition. Be sure to check the official website or contact the museum by phone before your visit.