Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Main building: Salon

The Art Deco movement swept through Europe in the 1910s to 1930s. Prince and Princess Asaka were introduced to Art Deco during their stay in France and were fascinated by its stylistic beauty. After returning to Japan, they actively adopted the essence of Art Deco for the construction of their residence, and the interiors of the main rooms were designed by famous French designers such as Henri Rapin and René Lalique, as well as by the Construction Bureau of the Imperial Household Ministry, which was in charge of the palace’s construction.

Main building: Great Dining Hall

Completed through the combined efforts of Japanese and French designers, engineers and craftsmen, it is not an exaggeration to say that the building itself is a work of art, as the residence is filled with the utmost attention to details in design, decorations, materials, and techniques. It is designated as a National Important Cultural Property for its value as one of the finest residential architecture by the Construction Bureau of the Imperial Household Ministry.

The gardens

Though located in the city center, the museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens rich in greenery, which gained the museum its name. The expansive lawn space and a Japanese garden with a tearoom, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, have been handed down since the days as the residence of Prince Asaka. These two gardens and the Western-style garden welcome visitors with varying atmospheres for each season. You can also enjoy dining at the French restaurant surrounded by greenery on the museum premises.