Bypassed by nearly everyone at Tōshō-gū is this marvellous museum, formerly the shrine's administrative office. It showcases fine, early 20th century works of art on its doors, walls and screens, some by masters such as Yokoyama Taikan and Nakamura Gakuryo. Follow the path to the right of Omote-mon to find it.
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