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ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, TaitovsImperial Palace
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Imperial Palace scores marginally better than Asakura Museum of Sculpture, Taito. Imperial Palace ranks #9 in Tokyo with praise from 8 sources including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.
ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture, Taito
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
7-18-10 Yanaka, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture 110-0001
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Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This delightful studio and home laid out around a fine Japanese garden was the property of the sculptor Asakura Fumio."
Fodor's "Reopened in 2014 after years of renovation, the museum houses the most famous works of local sculptor Fumio Asakura." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Now a museum with a number of the artist's signature realist works, mostly of people and cats, on display." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is actually a very unique home that once belonged to a famous artist, making it a must if you've never had the opportunity to visit a traditional Japanese house" Full review
Imperial Palace Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
1-1 Chiyada, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-8111
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Frommer's "The Imperial Palace, home of the Imperial family, is the heart and soul of Tokyo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on the former site of the 15th-century Edo Castle, the Imperial Palace is the official residence of Japan's royal family." Full review
Time Out "Tokyo's Imperial Palace stands on what was once the site of Edo castle and residence of the Tokugawa shogunate." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Emperor, who lives there still, opens it to the public on 23 December and 2 January each year. The rest of the year, visitors can wander among the 250,000 trees of Higashi-gyoen Garden." Full review
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Get a glimpse of the monarch's treasures in the Museum of the Imperial Collections.
Condé Nast Traveler "On the emperor’s birthday—December 23—the inner gardens of the Imperial Palace are opened so the populace can come wish the emperor good health and a long life." Full review
