The Tokugawa Art Museum is one of the oldest private museums in Japan, founded by the Tokugawa Reimeikai Foundation in 1935. Many of the displays are from the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family, probably because they were in the area during the Edo period and very influential. This branch always took a keen interest in maintaining the history of the family. The museum is filled with not only gorgeous art, but also every day articles. There are displays with furniture, clothing, hairpieces and books. However, one of the most fascinating holdings at the museum are the beautifully illustrated sections from the twelfth century Tale of Genji. The majority of the pieces are well documented and in very good conditions, as the family had always taken such good care to preserve their history. If you are a history buff, or even if you just like museums, you could easily spent several hours here! The easiest way to get there is by taking the Jiyugaoka city bus line to Shindeki and then walking 3 minutes. The museum is open from 10AM-5PM and closed on Mondays. The entrance fee is 1200Y.