The Pavilion blends smoothly into the garden and, like its surroundings, reflects the artistic ideals of Japanese culture, or SHIBUI: simple and refined beauty. Its SUKIYA style, a synthesis of classic and contemporary styles, recalls a traditional Japanese home.

The Pavilion has a number of rooms, including the Toyota exhibition room, the NOMURA art gallery and a tea room. There are an outdoor bonsai garden and a Zen garden, as well.

The goal of the Pavilion is to celebrate Japanese culture and art. It was created under the direction of architect Hisato Hiraoka, and opened on June 22, 1989.