Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
東京都庭園美術館
museum
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum3:40
Welcome to the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, a site of profound historical layering and architectural brilliance nestled within the bustling Minato ward of Tokyo. I invite you to slow your pace and attune your senses to…
Listen in the app2The Approach and Entrance Gate2:54
As you step away from the urban energy of Meguro station on the Yamanote line and approach the entrance gates of the museum, a deliberate sensory transition occurs. The overwhelming cacophony of central Tokyo begins to fade,…
Listen in the app3The Art Deco Main Building Exterior2:53
Following the winding path, the trees suddenly part to reveal the magnificent main building, a true masterpiece of Art Deco architecture gracefully commanding the landscape. Stop for a moment and simply absorb the striking…
Listen in the app4The Royal Interiors and Exhibition Spaces2:58
Stepping through the grand entrance and into the interior of the main building, you are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of bespoke luxury. The transition from the exterior to the interior reveals the true depth of the Art…
Listen in the app5The New Annex Building2:52
Emerging from the historical weight of the main residence, you will find yourself approaching the New Annex building. This modern structure presents a fascinating architectural dialogue with the nineteen thirties Art Deco…
Listen in the app6The Western Garden2:46
Stepping out from the architectural complex, we enter the first of the estate distinct landscape zones: the Western Garden. As you walk onto the paths here, the shift in atmosphere is palpable. …
Listen in the app7The Japanese Garden and Revetment Stones2:39
Leaving the geometric predictability of the Western Garden behind, we now cross an invisible threshold into the Japanese Garden. The shift in design philosophy is immediate and profound. …
Listen in the app8The Kouka Teahouse2:55
Deep within the embrace of the Japanese garden stands one of the most culturally significant structures on the estate the Kouka Teahouse. Approaching this one story wooden sanctuary, you are viewing an officially designated…
Listen in the app9The Kan Yasuda Marble Carving and Exit Path2:41
As we begin to conclude our walking route, winding our way away from the dense foliage of the Kouka Teahouse, we encounter a fascinating historical footprint near the exit path. Here, resting quietly in the landscape, is a…
Listen in the app10Closing2:38
Our journey through the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum now comes to a close. As you stand near the exit, preparing to reenter the relentless pace of modern Tokyo, let us take a moment to synthesize the incredible breadth of…
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What is Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum?
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 28 min 56 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6369, 139.7193 |
| Last updated |
