Ōkura Antique Museum - Free Audio Guide

Ōkura Shūkokan (大倉集古館) in Tokyo is a museum founded in the early 20th century by industrialist Ōkura Kihachirō to house his collection of Japanese and East Asian art. The holdings include ceramics, Buddhist sculpture, calligraphy, lacquerware, textiles and swords, with several items designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. The institution occupies an architecturally notable early‑20th‑century building that is itself recognized for cultural value. The museum presents rotating thematic exhibitions and supports conservation and scholarly research. For visitors it maintains regular opening hours, modest admission fees and basic accessibility facilities, though specific arrangements vary. The museum’s historical patronage, breadth of preserved objects and ongoing academic work make it significant for understanding Japan’s artistic heritage.