Important Cultural Property / Nationally Designated / Buildings
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| (Photo by Rettoh-Houmotsukan, http://www.i-treasury.net/picture/tokyo_m/DSCF0013.html) |
Hyokeikan, the first authentic art museum in Japan, was built in 1909 in honor of the crown prince (to-be-Taisho Emperor) wedding. Hyokeikan means "a mansion to express celebration". It was designed by Tohkuma Katayama, who also designed one of the National Tresures, State Guest House (Akasak Palace). It represents architecture of the early 20th century.
Hyokeikan is in use as one of the exhibitions of Tokyo National Museum.
Links to the official websites
Description of Hyokeikan - Official Website of Tokyo National Museum
http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_exhibition/index.php?controller=hall&hid=8&lang=en
Visitor's Information - Official Website of Tokyo National Museum
http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=113
Other National Treasure / Important Cultural Property in the district
The National Museum of Western Art
http://japaneseheritage.blogspot.jp/2016/05/the-national-museum-of-western-art-in.html
Toshogu Shrine in Ueno
http://japaneseheritage.blogspot.jp/2016/05/toshogu-shrinei-in-ueno.html
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