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The Idemitsu Museum of Arts is located in the Imperial Theatre Building, a 13-minute walk from Tokyo Station. It looks out over the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace. First opened in 1966 to exhibit the collection of East Asian antiques assembled over some 70 years by Sazo Idemitsu (1885-1981), it reopened after a renovation in 2007. The new space honours the traditional Japanese aesthetic of the museum's original design, while adding a contemporary touch. It provides an inviting, relaxing atmosphere in which to appreciate the museum's numerous artworks, many of them National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Many historical styles of Japanese painting, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, works by modern Japanese painters such as Kosugi Hōan, calligraphy, East Asian ceramics (ancient and modern) and more are represented. There are even a few Western painters on display. Themed special exhibitions are held six or seven times a year.

Consult the museum's English website for details:
http://www.idemitsu.com/museum/