Tokyo Contemporary Sculpture Museum

Traditional and modern sculpture, indoors and outside

Peter Sidell May 03, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Despite the museum's name, there's plenty of more traditional sculpture</p>

<p>This chap is trying to escape out onto the terrace</p>

<p>Also on the terrace is this unusual cactus-like stone object</p>

<p>This one casts shadows and reflections in the sun</p>

<p>Even along the top of the wall by the path there are fun little sculptures</p>

<p>There's plenty of greenery around the entrance to the museum</p>

<p>This chap keeps an eye on you as you walk past the building to the garden</p>

<p>Steps lead down to the garden behind the building</p>

<p>In the garden there's a mix of classical and modern sculpture</p>

<p>There are different styles of sculpture on display inside too</p>

<p>Some of the sculpture is playful and inventive, like this one with its carved shadows</p>

Located in a quiet residential area about ten or fifteen minutes' walk from Meguro and Naka-Meguro stations, the Museum of Contemporary Sculpture displays a wide range of sculpture, some of it traditional, much of it more modern. There are over 200 pieces on display, with two floors inside the museum building and a terrace and garden outside, and there's also a small tearoom inside.

The museum is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday to Sunday, and there's no admission fee.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.