The Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art is a unique art museum that seamlessly integrates artworks, architecture, and nature. It boasts a diverse collection primarily focusing on 20th-century art, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists like Monet and Picasso. The museum's architectural design is an attraction in itself, with spaces that cleverly utilize natural and artificial light. Visitors can also enjoy the serene outdoor garden with a tranquil pond and seasonal flowers.
Beyond being the home for its most impressive collection of 20th-century artworks, the Kawamura Memorial DIC Museum of Art is a beautiful study of architectural design all unto itself.
As you make your way throughout the varying spaces of the Museum, take note of the architectural details of the building: The unique ways each of the spaces employs both natural and man made light.
You could easily spend an entire day inside the Museum without regret. However, you should be sure to plan your day to allow plenty of time to enjoy the bountiful nature of the grounds surrounding the Museum.
Craig Dandridge — Google review
A museum located far from the city.
There are also restaurants, shops, and squares.
Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, making it perfect for picnics.
やすみたび — Google review
This is a place to relax - a rare combination of art and nature.
While the museum is quite famous for its art collection, they also spent a lot of time (and money) in creating a beautiful park.
If they only would consider teaching art. That would earn them a 6th star.
Fortunately, they have reopened after long restauration works.
Michael Engel — Google review
Worth to visit! It's a half a day trip from Tokyo. Very impressive collection.
Libor Nov??ek — Google review
Visitors can enjoy art in a relaxed atmosphere. The well-maintained park is very beautiful.
ocean blue — Google review
?Jules Olitski? Suddenly. Deep. Wonderful. After the room, Rothko releases the tension. I liked the museum and the garden. The garden is waking up, the magnolia is blooming.
Oksana — Google review
What a gorgeous museum 😍
Incredible art collection along with stunning nature.
Perfect Healing Place just 1 hour away from Tokyo.
Jun NMWA — Google review
Beautiful museum, the entrance with the car is amazing, the trees decorated with natural green
The museum is full of staff
They have art from very famous artists like Piccaso
Also the pound is beautiful with mane animals
Was a good time, I really recommend visiting the museum
Cristhian David Arevalo Chaparro — Google review
I really-really love this place. A well curated display of artworks collection. You will find big names from western art history in this place such as: Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, Rothko, Magritte, Stella, Pollock, and so on !
Patriot Mukmin — Google review
This is a beautiful museum with interesting exhibits. Mostly 20th century art, a few old masters and Japanese artists. The setting is very nice. The interactive Josef Albers workshop is great. No photos are allowed in the gallery. There is a tea room and restaurant also but we did not try them.
Sakura Castle Ruins Park, located in Chiba, is a picturesque park featuring the remains of the Sakura Castle. The park boasts lush greenery and approximately 1,110 cherry trees of 48 different varieties, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. Visitors can explore the castle's foundation and dry moat while enjoying picnics under maple and cherry trees. Although not much of the actual castle remains, the grounds are well-maintained and offer a pleasant nature experience.
A really pleasant nature experience! They mean it when they say ruins - there is no semblance of any castles. Just random staircases and statues throughout the park. Still really nice though!
Nathan H — Google review
Scenic castle ruins. Not much remains of the actual castle, but the grounds and moat are picturesque and well maintained. Worth noting that the nearby museum of Japanese history is closed on Mondays, though the castle grounds remain open to explore.
Matt Bowen — Google review
Pretty disappointing park. There are some "bumps" on the ground where the old castle stood. Other than that, there's really nothing to see. Unless you are in town with absolutely nothing to do, I'd definitely skip it.
Tania Guerra — Google review
I've been in this place for couple of times yet I never thought I might see the true beauty of this Lovely place if u are with your loveones. It is a perfect day for us today
小川女花 — Google review
Having good time with nice view here, just like I was in a picture.
reee dfds — Google review
An awesome place to walk around, especially during the spring months when the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. My favorite sight was the 出丸, demaru, where a kind of turret once stood. Give yourself at least a few hours in order to see most of the park, although a thorough tour might take more time. There's a good deal of English information on the signs and online about Sakura Castle (even a Wikipedia page).
Tristan Sill — Google review
A very nice park near Sakura station. I had to take a longer route, though , to reach it from Sakura station because the usual trail was still blocked by fallen trees from the 2 typhoons that struck last month. Nice, pleasant walk, though.
Shizuka Mori — Google review
(visits: 1) (castles visited: ~50) working my down the top 100 castles of Japan. This one had a really park and nothing else. No ruins. No stones. No museum. There is a big history museum here, but not a castle museum.
Robert Dykes — Google review
Not much castle ruins are available. Good place to spend some peaceful time. A National History Museum is available which you can visit for 600 yen.
Sakura Furusato Square is a picturesque riverside park in Chiba Prefecture, adjacent to Lake Inba. The square features stunning seasonal flowers such as tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, and cosmos in autumn. A highlight of the park is the working Danish windmill at its center, offering visitors the chance to go inside and enjoy breathtaking views from its windows. While entry to the park and windmill is free, there's a parking fee for cars.
Very neat place! It's worth a visit and makes for a quick trip. As all there is to do is look at tulips. There are also some food trucks. And 2 small shops where you can buy sweets, not really a souvenir shop. Take a $15 taxi there and walk 30min ls back to Kesei station...it's worth it.
Caitlin Meadors — Google review
Beautiful place. Variety of flowers. Scenic view is amazing. You can park your car for 1000 yen. Entry us free for park. I loved the place.
Sudhansu Panda — Google review
This is a vast place with thousands of Tulips in April.
No need to mention that this is one of the biggest flowers festivals near by Tokyo.
You can take tulips plants home for a small price (as I remember 500 yen or something)
Let me share my personal thoughts.
It's really far from Tokyo compared to what you get there.
I mean you can see small but more beautiful flower festivals near Tokyo(ex : Showa Kinen Park)
Due to its size, flower fields are so open and spread. So it might be hard to get a compact view.
And there is no near by station and train line is going right next to this garden. You have to take a bus or rent a bicycle nearby the station.
I think after Tulips it gets sunflowers..
Narthana Sathsara — Google review
Gorgeous location next to a beautiful river and wide open fields. I visited on a beautiful sunny day in late Autumn, well past tulip and sunflower season, and still had a lovely time enjoying the surrounding landscapes.
I walked from Sakura JR station which is about 7km. It took about 1 hour 30 minutes and the route is lovely.
There are 2 shops by the windmill, one which sells souvenirs and snacks, and another that sells local farm produce. I tried the sakura mochi which was delicious and bought some postcards.
Del — Google review
2022/04/10. Huge flower park. Too many cars. Long que to enter tha parking lot. It was over crowded due to Sunday. Last year, it was much pleasant atmosphere. But this year, stressful atmosphere due to crowd.
RAJIV KUMAR VERMA — Google review
One of the most refreshing sites to spend quality time in peace during all seasons but amazingly colorful with the beauty is Sakura and tulip fields. The Danish windmill in the center of the square makes it even more attractive. Some days, you can actually go inside the windmill to see how it rotates, and the views from the windows in the column of windmill are simply amazing. No ticket to enter the park or the windmill, just a parking fee for each car - maximum 1000 yens.
TAHIR CHEEMA — Google review
It is like a mini Holland or Netherlands in Japan during spring time. We went there in the first week of April because they have their spring festival. You can see a wide field of different varieties of beautiful tulips and you can buy them too. You can also see a line of beautiful cherry blossoms in front of the big windmill with a wonderful view of the lake. In their spring festival, there were movable food stands in the area apart from the two shops (small buildings) where you can buy farmers’ local goods, food, snacks, and souvenirs. Children can also enjoy some shows like cute monkeys doing tricks, etc. This area becomes lively during spring time because of the tulips and cherry blossoms. But with the rest of the seasons, you can only enjoy the lake view, windmill, cycling, and buy some local goods at the two shops (small building). This place is also very popular with cyclists as they can safely cycle along the exclusive road for cycling and walking surrounding the lake. They can enjoy the lake view or drop by to rest and to have some refreshments or snacks at the same time.
wandering hamster — Google review
In summer they have sunflower, in fall there will be cosmos and in spring this place is filled with tulips. What a great are where you can see flowers every season. My favorite so far is the sunflower. It is really pretty at around sunset. The place is easy to reach and there is a direct bus from Keisei Sakura station (only in flowering season). The river nearby is also pretty and we can do several water sports like kayak.
Qothrun Izza — Google review
It's amazing how you can go into the wind mill to see the mechanics behind. No flowers as it's during winter. Saw the picturesque location and dropped by for a quick visit. Wasn't disappointed. The shops sells local organic fruits and vegetables, food and drinks. I would highly recommend having a visit over here.
Jasmine Eleanor — Google review
When we went there, the flower fields were not in bloom however you can still visit the place. There is a souvenir shop in the front, a bicycle rental shop for kids and adults, a vending machine and a lot of food stands are available. There is also a paid boat tour you can enjoy. An inflatable slide area is also put up for kids to enjoy. There are koi fishes you can feed (fish food sold there) around the wind mill. Car parking is not free on peak hours and weekends.
Sakura Kusabue no Oka is a park that offers various outdoor activities for children such as a petting zoo, mini railway, camping and classes. It is also known for its beautiful roses and considered one of the best places to visit. This park provides an affordable and enjoyable day out for families with young children. In addition to the stunning roses, there are more floral attractions to admire within the park.
It’s so nice and peaceful place
Mian Arfan — Google review
Nice park. Great for kids. Tons of free parking. Arrangements can be made with a linked farm for peanut and sweet potatoe harvesting for kids/schools in season only.
Roh P — Google review
Good place for children 😎
Dess Del Rosario — Google review
Nice, more roses
siti inayah — Google review
Cheap, fun day out with small kids.
Sam Morris — Google review
I love the roses and this place
Is one of the best
mica ain lorraine ogawa Frondoza — Google review
(Translated by Google) A great place for families to go by private car. You can ride a mini train, have tea in an old folk house, have a restaurant, and buy souvenirs. Some facilities have roofs and toilets are clean.
However, the most amazing thing is the rose garden, where flowers bloom in all seasons. ``Due to the hot summer, the roses haven't bloomed at all this year,'' I was told, but they were blooming quite a bit. If this is "not at all", then usually... I'm looking forward to next year.
There are many ideas in the garden field, and if it is in season, you can spend 2 hours in the rose garden.
The location may be a little inconvenient for people who don't have a car. There are buses. One hour walk from Keisei Sakura. 15 minutes by bus.
(Original)
家族連れが自家用車で行くのに最適な場所。ミニ列車に乗れたり、古民家でお茶が出来たり、食堂があったり、お土産が買えたりします。屋根のある施設もあり、トイレもきちんとして居ます。
しかし一番すごいのは、四季の花が咲く、バラ園です。「今年は暑い夏の影響で、バラが全然咲いてないです」と説明を受けましたが、割りと咲いていました。これで「全然」なら、普段は…。来年が楽しみです。
庭園フィールドには沢山工夫があり、シーズンならバラ園で2時間は潰せます。
車がない人にはやや不便な立地かも。バスはあります。京成佐倉から歩きで一時間。バスなら15分。
増田よしはる — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a wonderful place, it was vast, there were animals, you could do athletics, and you could move your body.
The goats had a very interesting sound.
(Original)
広大で動物もいてアスレチックで身体も動かせる、素晴らしき場所でした。
ヤギは独特の鳴き声がとてもおもしろかった
Daikata Makata Shrine is a serene and tranquil shrine nestled amidst towering trees. Visitors can take a picturesque walk from Narita station, passing through the scenic Sato-yama and charming railroad crossings. The shrine is home to a notable cedar tree known as a "power spot," but visitors are advised against attempting to embrace it. A visit to Daikata Makata Shrine comes highly recommended for those seeking an enriching cultural experience.
(Translated by Google) The shrine is famous for Tenmei Okamoto's once-in-a-lifetime bluff fake book, ``Sun Moon Shinji''... The shrine is completely ignoring it, but that's understandable. It is located in a hilly area a little northwest of Kozunomori Station on the Keisei Line.
The large shrine grounds are dotted with numerous shrines, giving it a unique atmosphere. It might be fun to stop by while visiting Narita.
(Original)
岡本天明の一世一代のハッタリである偽書・「日月神示」で有名な神社・・・・・・神社側は全くもって無視してますが、まぁ当然でしょう。京成線・公津の杜駅から少し北西に行った丘陵地帯にあります。
広い境内には数多の摂社が点在し、独特の雰囲気があります。成田に行ったついでに立ち寄ってみるのも一興かと。
The National Museum of Japanese History is situated in Sakura Castle Park, occupying a portion of the Sakura Castle Ruins. Visitors can immerse themselves in Japanese history and culture by exploring six galleries that span from prehistoric times to modern Japan. The museum offers an official smartphone app with audio guides in multiple languages for foreign tourists. It also features a themed botanical garden, restaurant, and shop on its premises.
Good place to know the Japanese history. This national museum is managed well. It takes over 3 hours to get to know the details.
ocean blue — Google review
The museum contains six galleries. Each of the gallery features different periods of time from ancient to the contemporary era. Visitors will have a comprehensive impression of Japanese history.
Apart from this, Chiba university students including high school students or junior enjoy free entry tickets here. Where other adults have to pay 600 yen of entry fee. Additionally I want to share that there are a lot of parking space for the visitors.
Samimuzzaman — Google review
Superb facility for leaning Japanese history in quite short hours. Unlike the similar facility inUeno, this one is very quiet thus you can spend as much as you want depending on your interests.
Wahrscheinlich — Google review
If you have the remaining time after seeing tulip and windmill at Sakura Furusato, you can easily get to this museum on foot from Keisei-sakura station. It consists of 6 interesting galleries with audio guide application.
Tharathorn Suwatthanarak — Google review
It is one of the national museums representing Japan. You can look at the long-standing traditions, history, and folklore of the Japanese. In particular, the exhibition section on the village faith is interesting. Old sculptures protecting the entrance of the village and dragon sculptures used in village festivals are cool. The entire site of the museum is very large, so it is necessary to spend enough time and visit. The outdoor garden is also very spacious, so it is more fun to visit with children when the weather is nice
1989 elvina — Google review
I recently visited the Museum of Japan and I must say, I was truly impressed by the exhibition. The museum showcases the rich history, culture, and art of Japan in a very organized and engaging way. The exhibits were well-detailed, and the sculptures were truly amazing.
The museum is divided into six sections, each dedicated to a different time period in Japanese history. The routing through the museum takes you on a journey from 20,000 BC to the present day, showcasing the different art styles and cultural events that shaped the country's history.
I was particularly struck by the level of detail and care that had gone into curating each section. Each exhibit was accompanied by clear and informative descriptions, making it easy to understand the significance of each piece.
Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Museum of Japan to anyone who is interested in learning about the country's rich history and culture. The museum is a true feast for the senses, and a must-visit for anyone with an appreciation for art and history
Ensar Senlikoglu — Google review
Huge museum with extensive exhibits covering the full span of Japan's history. There's a pretty good audio guide app that can be downloaded using the free wifi. I ran out of time and didn't get to spend as long in the modern era, but my family and I really enjoyed the first 3 galleries focused on earlier time periods. The cafe was also very good, and the gift shop had some unique options. The outside of the museum is a large park that was also enjoyable.
Scott Hilton — Google review
Most of the explanations are in Japanese. There is a great calligraphy experience in one of the room ! Make sure to stop by ! Also make sure to bring your fully charged phone and earphones ! They have a wonderful free audio guide to visit the museum with free wifi, so you can listen to it directly on your phone ! It is a bit hard to get there, but the view is fabulous and you will have that smaller town feel, quite close to Tokyo ! I would definitely recommend !
Chloé Manseau — Google review
This is by far one of the best museums in Japan!
The entrance fee is such a steal!
The museum is huge and very detailed! It has 6 total galleries + 2 special exhibit galleries.
I spent 3 hours with no breaks here! That’s how big it was!
I recommend this to all history buffs like me. The staffs are friendly too! Some can speak english as well.
It takes 12-15 minutes on foot from Keisei-Sakura Station but there also a bus that you can take if you don’t want to walk. It stops right in front of the museum.
Arlene Nicdao — Google review
I was initially expecting a small exhibit; glad I was wrong!! This museum is enormous and full of historical facts about Japan. My children and I learned a lot of information about the history of Japan. The fascinating fact was the similarities between ancient Japanese and Native Americans. It shows that we are not all that different.
Anthony Traylor — Google review
If you are interested in Japanese history and culture, this place is totally worth visiting, despite the long distance travel from the beaten track for tourists. As shown in the photos below, the museum exhibits consist of artifacts, both real and replica, miniature dioramas, and their descriptions, thoroughly covering from the prehistory to modern. The only downside is that the descriptions are practically available only in Japanese, and that you must rent a portable audio guidance (free of charge, and comes in English, Mandarin, or Korean) to understand what the displays stand for.
Make sure to reserve plenty of time for the visit, as it will take a full day to explore all the exhibitions.
JY Nakamura — Google review
If you're looking for a great history museum without the crowds and chaos of Ueno, I'd highly recommend visiting this National Museum. The Museum is HUGE with 6 galleries (that we did not fully get through) spanning Paleolithic Japan to modern times. Each gallery is absolutely packed, and there are quite a few interactive exhibits.
Unlike other museums in Japan, I found that their English explanations were fairly thorough, though you will need to use your phone to scan a QR code provided at the entrance. Make sure to bring your headphones to listen to the foreign language explanations! If you forget, most of the areas allow you to use your camera (just make sure to check the signs or ask the docents) to use Google Translate. A very friendly docent (or employee?) greeted us and was so excited to tell us about some of the artifacts. He told us to look for the symbol 国宝, as it designates a national treasure. You'll find at least one in the early human tools area.
The Museum has a kids area that looked to have activites teaching them about archeology and museums. The attached cafe has reasonable lunch sets and expensive coffee. I recommend coming during spring or summer, as the Museum sits in a very large park that holds the foundation ruins of the Sakura astle. The area around it is maintained as a natural botanical garden, so bring your walking shoes.
I felt like I'd stumbled across a hidden gem finding Sakura. I also recommend checking out the samurai houses, the art museum, and the tulip fields and windmill.
Rachel Jones — Google review
Oh my! How I didn't know about this place! Let me introduce to you the best museum related japanese culture.
You can use the app at your phone to have a guide in English, they allow you to use museum's wifi to download the app and use it during you time there to heard the audios.
Is a really big museum so be prepared to walk and explore very much all periods of Japan.
I was really impressed about how well done it is the museum but in the other hand there's a lack of tourism. I prefer to visit this museum more than the one in Tokyo at Ueno park. I was delighted on how big and such good information have.
Be ready with time, I was paying a lot of attention to the beginning and I haven't enjoy the other gallery due to my lack or time organization. Depends on how detailed you want to read but I recommend you at least 4 hours
"㈲鈴真花火" is a renowned fireworks company in Japan that has been captivating audiences with their spectacular displays for many years. They are known for their innovative and breathtaking pyrotechnic shows that combine traditional techniques with modern technology. The company's fireworks feature vibrant colors, intricate designs, and choreographed sequences that light up the night sky in dazzling fashion.