Yayoi Museum

The Yayoi Museum is an art museum in Bunkyo with exhibition spaces across multiple floors containing paintings, sculptures, and installations. The layout guides visitors through the galleries in a flowing sequence that connects different viewing areas.

Founded in 1984 by Takumi Kano, the museum became a center for Japanese art appreciation. It has maintained its role as an important venue for presenting modern Japanese art to the public.

The museum displays works that shape Japanese art and how traditional practices blend with contemporary expression. Visitors see how local and international artistic movements influence each other through the pieces on display.

It is best to reserve tickets online in advance to avoid waiting. The museum provides digital audio devices in several languages for use during your visit.

The collection includes numerous original sketches and preliminary drawings that reveal how artists develop their creative ideas. Visitors can see the stages of artistic development from first concept to finished work.

Location: Yayoi

Inception: June 1984

Founders: Takumi Kano

Official opening: June 1, 1984

Website: https://yayoi-yumeji-museum.jp/yayoi/outline.html

GPS coordinates: 35.71493,139.76348

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59