Looking at Architecture 2026: Animals in the Residence of Prince Asaka
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Starts 4/11Reservation Required
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Prince Asaka Yasuhiko and Princess Nobuko encountered Art Deco in Paris when it was at its peak, in the latter half of the 1920s. After returning to Japan, they built a residence incorporating the Art Deco style. In addition to Henri Rapin, who designed the interiors of the main rooms, René Lalique and other artists contributed to its interior decor. The Construction Bureau in the Imperial Household Ministry was responsible for the design of the building itself, and the residence was completed in 1933.
In the interior decoration of the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, we notice that animals appear, again and again. During the years when the Prince Asaka family lived there, animals, including white peacocks, cranes, dogs, chickens, and rabbits, did, too. This exhibition introduces, though a host of works and related materials, the animals that were part of their life in the residence, including some still present there.
This exhibition also presents furniture and other furnishings from the period when the Asaka family resided here, providing an opportunity to experience the fascination of the building itself while enjoying the atmosphere of days long gone. The Winter Garden on the third floor will also be on special display. We welcome visitors to experience the view of the beautiful gardens, with their lush spring foliage, from this perspective. Please enjoy these unique architectural spaces and their interior decoration, plus the adorable animals associated with the Residence of Prince Asaka.
In the interior decoration of the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, we notice that animals appear, again and again. During the years when the Prince Asaka family lived there, animals, including white peacocks, cranes, dogs, chickens, and rabbits, did, too. This exhibition introduces, though a host of works and related materials, the animals that were part of their life in the residence, including some still present there.
This exhibition also presents furniture and other furnishings from the period when the Asaka family resided here, providing an opportunity to experience the fascination of the building itself while enjoying the atmosphere of days long gone. The Winter Garden on the third floor will also be on special display. We welcome visitors to experience the view of the beautiful gardens, with their lush spring foliage, from this perspective. Please enjoy these unique architectural spaces and their interior decoration, plus the adorable animals associated with the Residence of Prince Asaka.
Schedule | Apr 11 (Sat) 2026-Jun 14 (Sun) 2026 Reservation RequiredOpening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000; University Students ¥800; High School Students, Seniors 65 & Over ¥500 | ||||
| Website | https://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/en/exhibition/260411-0614_lookingatarchitecture_en/ | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum https://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 | ||||
| Access | 6 minute walk from exit 1 at Shirokanedai Station on the Toei Mita or Namboku line, 7 minute walk from the East exit of Meguro Station on the JR Yamanote line, 7 minute walk from the Main exit of Meguro Station on the Tokyu Meguro line. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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