The Museum of Zen Culture and History,Komazawa University

The Museum of Zen Culture and History,Komazawa University

Setagaya City, Japan

Established in 2002 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Komazawa University founding, The Museum of Zen Culture and History offers a panoramic overview of Zen culture and history, especially focusing on Japanese Soto Zen, which is Komazawa University's philosophy of establishment.
It is located in a western-style building at the campus, influenced by Frank Lroyd Wright's style, and was built as a library in 1928.
For its historical significance, the building was designated as a Historical Building by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in1999.

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The Museum of Zen Culture & History1-chōme-23-1 Komazawa
Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0012
Japan
  • Monday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed