New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden

See some stunning stained glass, Tiffany lamps, and flowers at this art museum in Shizuoka. Situated next to the coastline, this museum also offers beautiful views and the fresh sea breeze.

Permanent exhibition

Inside the main exhibit, you can see a variety of vibrant, antique Tiffany lamps and stained glass windows — all inspired by the American art nouveau period. Each has been carefully created with cut pieces of coloured glass and depict different flowers, landscapes and other geometrical patterns.

Museum facilities

After looking around the main exhibit, you can stop for a bite to eat at the Tiffany Museum Annex & Café. Enjoy some floral themed desserts or light lunch dishes while being surrounded by even more beautiful stained glass lamps. On a nice day, you can eat outside on the terrace seats, taking in the magnificent ocean view.

The museum is also well-known for its flower gardens. Every May to June, a Hydrangea Festival takes place in the special Hydrangea Garden. Yet, throughout the year you can see a variety of other flowers such as cherry blossoms, cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree), and dahlia.

Before you leave, make sure to stop by the antique gift shop. Selling a mix of Japanese and Western-style ceramics and handicrafts, it is a great place to pick up some souvenirs and even a miniature lamp of your own.

Note that dogs are welcome inside the café and the museum grounds. There are even a few photo spots around the area where you can take photos of your pooch.

How to buy tickets for New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden

You can buy tickets at the front entrance. Prices range depending on what day you go. Weekdays cost ¥1,500 for adults, ¥700 for Elementary school students and ¥400 for infants. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays cost ¥100 more.

How to get there

The nearest station to the museum is Izu-Kogen Station. To get there, you will need to take the Izu Kyuko Line. From Izu-Kogen Station, you can take the Tokai Bus, which takes 9 minutes. Please note that the buses to and from the museum depart infrequently.

If you are coming by car, the museum is approximately 85km from the Atsugi Interchange, Tomei Expressway (via Odawara-Atsugi Road, National Route 135). Parking is free for those who go into the museum.

Things to do nearby

The iconic Kadowaki Suspension Bridge and Kadowaki Lighthouse is located an 18-minute walk away from this museum. Note that the route is jagged, however, it is worth it for the stunning views of the coast.