Summer at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum and the Temptation of Chocolate

🎨 Summer at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum and the Temptation of Chocolate A Cool Afternoon of Art and Sweets in Marunouchi Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum Latest Exhibition Guide ** Currently Open (until September 7)** • "Renoir × Cézanne — Two Masters Who Pioneered Modern Art" Exhibition About 50 portraits, still lifes, and landscapes that pioneered "modern art" through the collaboration of Renoir and Cézanne are on display. A precious collection of works from the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris is gathered here.  • Small Exhibition "French Modern Art Landscape Paintings — From Corot to Matisse" Also open until September 7, this exhibition focuses on landscape paintings. Experience the changes in nature and expression.  ⸻ ** Next Exhibition (October 11, 2024 – January 25, 2026)** • "Art Deco and Fashion — Kyoto Costume Institute Collection" Exhibition About 310 dresses and fashion-related materials representing the decorative style "Art Deco" of 1920s Paris will be exhibited. This major exhibition celebrates 100 years of geometric and sophisticated fashion culture.   ⸻ Facility Information Supplement • Building: Restored from a bank built in 1894, designed by Josiah Conder, now a beautiful red brick structure.   • Access: 5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station, also easily accessible from Nijubashi-mae Subway Station and Yurakucho Station.  • Basic Information: Open from 10:00 to 18:00 (until 20:00 on certain Fridays and Wednesdays). Closed on Mondays (except holidays). ⸻ 🖼 Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum Summer Exhibition The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is impressive with its solid brick exterior. This summer’s exhibition features a project where tranquility and vivid colors coexist, and the cool air inside the gallery makes you forget the heat outside. Viewing paintings in a space with high ceilings and natural light streaming in gives a feeling as if time flows slowly. ⸻ 🍦 After Viewing, Head to Cacao Sampaka After leaving the museum, walk a few minutes along Marunouchi Nakadori Street to the Cacao Sampaka store. Tempted by the chocolates displayed in the showcase, on this day I ordered the summer-limited cacao soft serve. As it melts in your mouth, the rich aroma of cacao and moderate bitterness spread, instantly refreshing a body slightly tired from the heat. The balance of coldness and richness is exquisite, making it impossible to stop eating. ⸻ ☀️ Small Tips to Enjoy Summer in Marunouchi • Spend a relaxing morning at the museum and move before the afternoon heat peaks • The inside of Cacao Sampaka is cool, with the scent of chocolate providing excellent relaxation • After the exhibition, take a stroll through Marunouchi’s arcades and the shaded Nakadori street, where the summer light and shadows are beautiful ⸻ ✨ Visit Report Filling the heart at the museum and satisfying the taste buds with soft serve — such a summer afternoon felt like an urban oasis. The greenery of Nakadori seen through the glass and the chocolate-colored soft serve in hand harmonize like a painting, creating a moment you want to capture in a photo. When the next exhibition starts, you’ll definitely want to visit this route again. At Marunouchi’s Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, I enjoyed the world-touring **exhibition "Renoir × Cézanne — Two Masters Who Pioneered Modern Art." Surrounded by the serene red brick building and art that evokes the late 19th century, time gently seemed to stop. Afterwards, I took my time visiting again on a night opening day available with the exhibition ticket. The upcoming "Art Deco and Fashion"** exhibition starting in October is highly anticipated. It’s the perfect place for an urban art stroll. #MarunouchiArt #RenoirAndCézanne #TripcomMoments