There were so many exhibits. The first building I went in was the Asian Gallery and it had 6 levels of exhibits. The Japanese Gallery had a lot as well but definitely not as much. If you stop and read most of the information on each piece, it’s easily an all day experience.

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I visited here in 2018 and was impressed by the vast number of paintings on display. Some of them were truly striking—I felt completely awestruck. There was no doubt in my mind that these works were created by masters who must have dedicated many years of their lives to perfecting their craft. Each painting seemed to carry a sense of weight and majesty, the kind that feels so grand it’s hard to imagine displaying it in an ordinary home—perhaps only millionaires could afford to do so. At the museum shop, I bought an acrylic clear folder. The prices weren’t cheap—very much museum prices—so I only bought that one item before leaving.

Great art museum! it is a hidden gem in the suburb of Tokyo. It was such a quiet and relaxing place, I ended up spending three hours there.

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This charming museum is one and half an hour public transport away from Tokyo. They do not have English translations but they arrange the show beautifully. Their cafe has really good food. It was not crowded when I visited.

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I went here for the Man Ray exhibition. The bus from Hachioji Station NORTH exit was very convenient. Some of the works on display from the permanent collection were impressive. There was also an excellent exhibition of Kertesz photos. Viewing was not impeded by hordes of people. Ice cream in the cafe was very good. Lunch was a little disappointing: goulash without cumin? If you find yourself in this remote corner of Tokyo, it's worth checking out.

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