Idemitsu Museum of Arts

Tokyo


This museum's excellent collection of Japanese art is sprinkled with Chinese and Korean pottery and a few stray Western pieces – the result of the lifetime passion of petroleum magnate Idemitsu Sazō. Main exhibits change every few months to showcase different aspects of the collection; on permanent show are works by George Rouault, known for his religious paintings.

Transportation

  • subway: Hibiya line to Hibiya, exit B3

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