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Art museums in Tokyo

This route presents Tokyo's museums and art venues, from traditional Japanese art at Ueno Royal Museum to contemporary works at Mori Art Museum. The tour includes Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum with historical architecture, the Ukiyo-e collection at Ota Memorial Museum, and modern installations at the National Art Center.

Ueno Royal Museum

Ueno, Tokyo, Japan

Ueno Royal Museum

The private museum displays Japanese artworks from different periods, with regular special exhibitions and an extensive collection of traditional paintings.

Mori Art Museum

Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

Mori Art Museum

The museum presents international art exhibitions on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower with artworks from the 21st century.

Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

A collection of 30 original buildings from the Edo and Meiji periods reconstructed at this location.

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

The collection contains over 12000 Japanese woodblock prints from the 17th to 20th centuries with monthly rotating exhibitions.

Amuse Museum

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Amuse Museum

This institution displays a collection of historical Japanese woodblock prints and traditional textile art made from recycled fabrics.

Nezu Museum

Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Nezu Museum

A modern building with Japanese garden presents ancient artworks, calligraphy, ceramics and bronzes from East Asia.

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

The former residence and studio of the artist displays his original works, sketches and personal items.

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

An art museum with six different exhibition spaces for Japanese and international art from the 20th century to present.

Tsukuba Museum of Art

Ibaraki, Japan

Tsukuba Museum of Art

The museum opened in 2016 and presents modern art in rotating exhibitions with a focus on regional artists.

21 21 Design Sight

Minato, Tokyo, Japan

21 21 Design Sight

The museum opened in 2007 showcases Japanese design evolution through exhibitions, seminars and workshops.

Hachiko Memorial Statue

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Hachiko Memorial Statue

Bronze statue from 1934 of an Akita dog who waited nine years for his deceased owner.

Tokyo Anime Center

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Anime Center

Exhibition center featuring original drawings, merchandise and regular events about Japanese animation art.

National Art Center

Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan

National Art Center

Modern exhibition center with 14,000 square meters of display space across three floors, specialized in temporary art exhibitions by international artists.

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

Museum with three galleries for historical and contemporary photography, audiovisual media, and a collection of 33,000 works.

Ishibashi Foundation Collection at the Bridgestone Museum of Art

Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan

Ishibashi Foundation Collection at the Bridgestone Museum of Art

Private collection focusing on Impressionism, modern Japanese painting and European art from the 19th to 20th century.

Ghibli Museum

Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan

Ghibli Museum

Museum displays the animation and production process of Studio Ghibli with original drawings, models and an exclusive short film.

The Sumida Hokusai Museum

Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

The Sumida Hokusai Museum

The museum displays a collection of prints and paintings by 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai with rotating exhibitions.

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

The reconstructed 1894 building presents 19th century European art with emphasis on French works and temporary exhibitions.

Yayoi Kusama Museum

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Yayoi Kusama Museum

The five-story museum displays paintings, sculptures and installations by the Japanese artist featuring her characteristic dot patterns.

Setagaya Art Museum

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Setagaya Art Museum

The museum presents modern and contemporary art in a large park with sculpture garden and water features.

Fuchu Art Museum

Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan

Fuchu Art Museum

A collection of Japanese and international artworks from the 20th century to present with regular special exhibitions.

Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo

Meguro, Tokyo, Japan

Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo

A modern art museum with a park-like garden and a collection of contemporary Japanese and international artists.

Watari Museum of Contemporary Art

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Watari Museum of Contemporary Art

A museum in a distinctive building presenting international art exhibitions and experimental projects.

MOMAT: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan

MOMAT: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

A collection of over 13000 artworks by Japanese and foreign artists from the period after 1900.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT)

Koto City, Tokyo, Japan

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT)

The museum houses a permanent collection of international artworks from 1945 onwards and organizes regular exhibitions focusing on emerging artists and art movements.

Bunkamura

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Bunkamura

This cultural center features an art gallery displaying international exhibitions, a 2,150-seat concert hall, a theater, and two cinema screens.

Asakura Museum of Sculpture

Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Asakura Museum of Sculpture

Built in 1935, this art deco building displays bronze sculptures and personal items of the artist throughout its three floors and garden.

Toguri Museum of Art

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Toguri Museum of Art

The collection contains porcelain artifacts from the Edo period including Ko-Imari and Nabeshima pieces, with rotating seasonal exhibitions throughout the year.