Asakura Museum of Sculpture

What it is

• Renovated atelier and residence of sculptor Fumio Asakura.
• Asakura built his home and atelier in Yanaka in 1907.
• The current building was completed in 1935.
• Taito City took over the museum in 1986.

What to see

• Atelier building and residence building.
• Residence has unique Japanese-Western architectural style.
• Japanese garden called "Goten no Ike."
• Rooftop garden, Japan's first rooftop greenery.
• Former Fumio Asakura Garden, a National Place of Scenic Beauty.
• Four buildings are National Tangible Cultural Properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.