D.T. Suzuki Museum

鈴木大拙館

This museum honours D.T. Suzuki, a famous Japanese Buddhist philosopher who was born in this part of Kanazawa. It has three wings and three gardens, including the Water Mirror Garden and the Roji Garden. The museum is also meant as a quiet place where visitors can think about his ideas. There is a small exhibition space as well as a contemplative space.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 9:30–17:00; last entry 16:30.
Closed: Closed on Mondays (or the next day if Monday is a holiday), during exhibit changes, and from 29 December to 3 January.
Admission: Adults 310 yen (260 yen per person for groups of 20 or more).
Getting there: About 5 minutes on foot from the Honda-machi bus stop (Kanazawa Loop Bus, Hokutetsu bus). There is no parking.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Free wheelchair rental is available, with step-free access.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The museum is three wings joined by corridors, including a Contemplative Wing, plus three gardens; visitors reflect quietly as they walk through.
Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ishikawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.