Visiting Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Perri SilversteinNestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood is the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art. As one of the first modern art museums in Japan, the Hara Museum stands out for
Situated within a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, Tokyo, this contemporary art museum hosts nearly 1000 works showcasing an array of prolific artists from across Japan and from around the world. To complement its rotating art exhibition, it also showcases lively music and gigs to support the cultivation of young artists.You can also stop by their Cafe d'Art and gaze upon the views of the garden that spread out before you.
5 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes on foot from JR Shinagawa Station (Takanawa Exit). Or from the same station, take the No. 96 bus for Gotanda Station, get off at the first stop (Gotenyama) and walk for 3 minutes. Limited parking.
How to walk to the museum:Take the Takanawa (West) exit of Shinagawa Station, go down the stairs, cross the street in the direction of Shinagawa Prince Hotel, turn left (with the station to your back) and walk for about 10 minutes. The sidewalk will gently slope uphill and curve to right. You will see Tokyo Marriott Hotel on the opposite side of the street. When you reach the Gotenyama Koban-mae intersection (where there is a police box), cross the street to your left and walk straight down the small street for about 200 meters. The Hara Museum will be on your left.
Nestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood is the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art. As one of the first modern art museums in Japan, the Hara Museum stands out for
Hara Bijitsukan is a small museum of contemporary art housed in a mansion in the back streets of Shinagawa. About a fifteen-minute walk from Shinagawa station, this relatively
Hara Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Shinagawa, is a relatively small museum located in avant-garde style building. The exhibitions are rotated every few months and very dedicated, with an excellent use of the museum's space at hand. Being relatively small, it allows for one to enjoy art at a leisurely pace, as opposed to rushing through large museums. There is also a very well cared for garden and a restaurant, which serves delicately crafted dishes and looks to be a very popular spot for the avant-garde art scene.
A special exhibition at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art is titled "Time Flows: A Reflection From 5 Artists". The event looks at the works of Tomoki Imai, Kido Tamotsu, Tokihiro Sato, Masaharu Sato, and Lee Kit.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort is part of the Hankyu-Hanshin luxury hotels group. Since 1938, this luxury hotel has been opening its doors to guests who seek a comfortable stay with convenient access to central Tokyo.
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A Japanese pub with retro look reminiscent of the Showa period. The Tsuyu Yakisoba, a regional style of yakisoba from Aomori eaten with tsuyu dipping soup, is popular. This thick, richly flavored dipping soup is the perfect way to cap off a night of drinking.
A popular kominka izakaya (Japanese pub in a traditional Japanese house) operating for ten years in these charming shopping streets in Kita-Shinagawa. It offers a vast menu of items such as their famous fried skewers eaten with three different types of sauce or their creative cuisine, etc.
The renovated building used to be an eel restaurant and has a nostalgic and modern atmosphere. The cuisine is creative Italian using the finest ingredients, with a substantial wine collection from Japan, Israel, and California, etc.
Here you can experience the flying of an airplane in one of the flight simulators, of which there are only 20 in this extremely realistic form in the world. You get support from a real pilot and start your journey to one of 45,000 airports around the world. Visitors interested in aircraft have the opportunity to choose from numerous different offers: from group courses in the cockpit, individual courses or courses designed to help people overcome their fear of flying. However, this facility does not only offer offers for unusual pleasure. By working with a flight school, there is also the opportunity to attend real courses and take exams for a pilot's license.
The sky-blue Hirai houseboat really catches the eye. The night view of Tokyo from the shining blue ship is unbeatable. And since there is a large screen onboard, this ship is also ideal for parties.
All the Nakakin ships have a sky deck. Cool your body with Tokyo Bay's sea air and extraordinary night views after drinking high-quality Japanese sake. They can arrange exciting entertainment from geisha performers for passengers.