Museum · Ikebukuro (Chihaya / Kanamecho)
Kumagai Morikazu Museum of Art 豊島区立 熊谷守一美術館
Small museum on the site of painter Morikazu Kumagai's home west of Ikebukuro, showing his bold, simple oil paintings and ink works.
Hours10:30-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
ClosedMondays, New Year, irregular days
PriceAdult: ¥500
Getting thereKanamecho Station (Yurakucho / Fukutoshin Line), exits 1-2, 10 min
Time needed30-60 min
Address2-27-6 Chihaya, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0044
Websitekumagai-morikazu.jp
About
Morikazu Kumagai lived and painted in this quiet corner of Toshima for more than 45 years, rarely leaving his garden. The museum stands where his house was. It shows his flat, brightly coloured oil paintings of insects, cats and flowers, plus about 30 ink paintings and calligraphy works upstairs. His easel and cello are on display, and there is a small cafe.
Highlights
- Kumagai's bold, simple oil paintings
- Ink paintings and calligraphy
- Built on the artist's former home site
- Small cafe
Tips
- Closed Mondays
- 10 min from Kanamecho Station
- A short, quiet visit: 30-45 min
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