Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Photography museum in Yebisu Garden Place, Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is an art museum in Yebisu Garden Place dedicated to photography. The building has three exhibition floors featuring historical photographs and contemporary works by artists from around the world.
The museum opened in 1995 as one of the first places in Japan to exhibit photographs by multiple artists rather than showcasing individual photographers. This approach was new at the time and broke from the tradition of dedicated single-artist shows.
The collection documents how photography has shaped the way people see and record the world around them. Visitors experience how images from different periods reveal what mattered to society at each moment in time.
The museum is easy to reach by train, located near Ebisu Station. Hours vary by day of the week, so check ahead before planning your visit.
The museum houses a specialized library with an extensive collection of photography books and publications. This collection is only accessible on-site, giving visitors the chance to dive deeper into photography history and technique beyond what the exhibitions show.
Location: Mita
Location: Tokyo
Location: Meguro-ku
Location: Mita 1-chōme
Inception: 1990
Official opening: June 1990
Address: 〒153-0062 Tokyo, Meguro City, Mita, 1 Chome−13−3 恵比寿ガーデンプレイス内
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday-Friday 10:00-20:00
Phone: +81332800099
Website: https://topmuseum.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.64154,139.71340
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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