Timeline
10:00
Enter the Tokugawa Art Museum. Arriving at opening time helps you explore the treasures of the Tokugawa family in a calm atmosphere before it gets busy.
11:30
Walk two minutes to Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en for lunch. This French-Japanese eatery offers a peaceful setting with views of the adjacent Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens. Note that the restaurant closes for lunch at 14:00, so arrive with enough time to order.
12:30
Head back to the Tokugawa Art Museum grounds or the adjacent Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens (additional admission required) to finish your visit. The gardens offer a serene space to reflect on the morning's sights.
Local tip
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. The restaurant serves lunch until 14:00 and dinner from 17:00. If you prefer a later lunch, ensure you arrive at the restaurant before 14:00 to avoid missing the lunch service.
Check before you go
- Tokugawa Art Museum opens at 10:00.
- Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en lunch service ends at 14:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nagoya (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).