# D.T. Suzuki Museum

> A quiet museum in Kanazawa devoted to the Buddhist philosopher Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, built around a water garden.

- Prefecture: Ishikawa
- Type: Museum
- Address: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
- Admission: 310 yen
- Official site: https://www.kanazawa-museum.jp/daisetz/

The D.T. Suzuki Museum is dedicated to Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki, the Kanazawa-born Buddhist philosopher who did much to introduce Zen thought to Western readers. Opened in 2011 and designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, it is arranged as three low buildings and three gardens connected by corridors, with a central Water Mirror Garden meant for quiet reflection. The exhibits present Suzuki's life, writings and ideas rather than a large collection of objects, and the building is designed to encourage contemplation. It is in the Honda-machi area, a short bus ride or walk from central Kanazawa. Admission is 310 yen for adults and free for high school students and younger, and it is closed on Mondays.

## FAQ

### How do I get to the D.T. Suzuki Museum?

Take a loop bus from Kanazawa Station to the Honda-machi stop, then walk about 4 minutes; the museum has no parking, so nearby paid lots are used.

### How much is admission and when is it closed?

Admission is 310 yen for adults and free for high school students and younger; it is closed on Mondays and over the New Year period.

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Source: D.T. Suzuki Museum — Japan Voyage