Kuroda Memorial Hall

Kuroda Kinenkan

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A museum where you can appreciate precious works by Kiyochika Kuroda, including his masterpieces "Lakeside" and "Reading."

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HighlightsSee Kiyochika Kuroda's masterpiece, "Lakeside"
Learn about Kiyochika Kuroda's life and works
View precious relics of Kiyochika Kuroda
Enjoy the museum in the lush green environment of Ueno Park
Many other museums and art galleries are located near the museum, including the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art

Basic Information

Address: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo

Access: 15-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Park Exit, Ochanomizu Station South Exit, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station, Nezu Station, and Keisei Electric Railway Keisei Ueno Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (open on national holidays and the day after a holiday; closed the following Tuesday). Closed during the New Year's period. However, it is generally open during Golden Week and Obon.

Fee: Free

INFO: Entrance is permitted up to 30 minutes before closing. Reservations are not required. However, entry restrictions may be implemented.

HP: https://www.kurodakinenkan.jp/

Overview

The Kuroda Memorial Hall, nestled within Ueno Park, is a museum established to preserve and share the art of Kiyochika Kuroda, a giant of modern Japanese Western-style painting. Kuroda, in the Meiji era, studied Western painting and laid the foundation for modern Japanese Western-style painting. His works are characterized by realistic depictions and delicate expressions, establishing a unique aesthetic sense while drawing on the influence of Western art of the time. The Kuroda Memorial Hall exhibits approximately 100 pieces, including his masterpieces "Lakeside" and "Reading," as well as oil paintings, drawings, and prints. Panels and videos explaining Kuroda's life and works are also on display, providing a deeper understanding of his artistic world. With other museums like the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art nearby, a leisurely exploration of Ueno Park makes for a perfect day. Visit the Kuroda Memorial Hall, immerse yourself in Kuroda's artistic world, and gain a deeper understanding of his significant role in the history of modern Japanese art.

Kuroda Memorial Hall

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