Tokyo has a variety of museums, from classics to hidden gems.
Art museums allow you to enjoy the atmosphere that is unique to them, and the exhibits can also be an opportunity to acquire knowledge and expand your sense of values.
This time, we will introduce 10 recommended museums in Tokyo.
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Kiyosumi Shirakawa/Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Takebashi/National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Tokyo/Artizon Museum of Art
Roppongi/Mori Art Museum
Shirokanedai/Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Ebisu/Yamtane Museum of Art
Harajuku/Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Tachikawa/PLAY!MUSEUM
Fuchu/Fuchu City Art Museum
Ochiai Minami Nagasaki/Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum
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Kiyosumi Shirakawa/Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
A historic art museum that opened in 1995.
It has a collection of over 5,500 works and exhibits a wide range of contemporary art, with a focus on postwar Japanese art.
It was reopened in March 2019 after about three years of renovation work.
Exhibitions are held on three floors with a total area of approximately 4,000 square meters, making use of the different ceiling heights and natural light on each floor to emphasize the space.
Exhibition information
・〈November 12, 2022 - February 19, 2023〉 Wendelin van Oldenborgh Soft Stage
・<December 21, 2022 to May 28, 2023> Christian Dior, dream couturier
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4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022 |
Takebashi/National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Japan's first national art museum, located near the Imperial Palace.
It has one of the largest collections in Japan of over 13,000 items dating from 1900 to the present, including important cultural properties such as Yokoyama Taikan.
There are times when foreign collections are on display, making it an attractive museum that you can enjoy no matter how many times you visit.
The ``Room with a View'' offers a panoramic view of the Imperial Palace, and is a relaxing space to relax in between viewings.
Exhibition information (scheduled)
・〈March 17, 2023 - May 14, 2023〉The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo 70th Anniversary Exhibition Secrets of Important Cultural Properties
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3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322 |
Tokyo/Artizon Museum of Art
In 1952, Shojiro Ishibashi, the founder of Bridgestone Corporation, opened the Bridgestone Museum of Art on the second floor of the Bridgestone Building in Kyobashi, Tokyo, to display his collection.
After undergoing renovation work since 2015, it opened as the Artizon Museum in January 2020.
It has a collection of approximately 3,000 items, including ancient art, Impressionism, early modern Japanese art, modern Japanese Western painting, 20th century art, and contemporary art.
It has become very popular after the renovation, so please note that admission tickets must be reserved in advance.
Exhibition information (scheduled)
・〈February 25, 2023 - May 14, 2023〉59th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition Japan Pavilion Exhibition Homecoming Exhibition Dumb Type | 2022:remap
・〈February 25, 2023 - May 14, 2023〉Enjoy art - see, feel, learn
・<February 25, 2023 - May 14, 2023> Ishibashi Foundation Collection Selection Special Feature Corner Exhibition Painter's Letters
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1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031 |
Roppongi/Mori Art Museum
Opened in 2003, this art museum is located on the top floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, the highest art museum in Japan.
We collect contemporary art from the Asia-Pacific region, mainly from Japan, and hold special exhibitions as a place for young artists to flourish.
Anyone can enjoy art from a variety of perspectives, including exhibits that make full use of cutting-edge technology and beautiful architecture.
The observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Tokyo is also one of its attractions.
Exhibition information
<December 1, 2022 - March 26, 2023> Roppongi Crossing 2022 Exhibition: Conventional Alright!
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Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
Shirokanedai/Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
In 1983, the former Asaka Palace was opened as the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum.
It is characterized by its Art Deco style and has been designated as a national important cultural property as a valuable historical building.
Not only the gardens, but also the walls, furniture, and lighting of the buildings have an Art Deco style, and there are so many things to see and do that you will forget the time.
The scenery and natural light from the windows vary depending on the season, making it a great choice when you want to enjoy a modern atmosphere throughout.
Exhibition information
〈December 17, 2022 - March 5, 2023〉Modern interaction: polyphony of function and decoration
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5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071 |
Ebisu/Yamtane Museum of Art
Opened in 1966 as the nation's first art museum specializing in Japanese paintings.
It has a collection of approximately 1,800 works, mainly modern and contemporary Japanese paintings.
You can view Japanese paintings in a calm atmosphere.
Also, if you come in kimono, you can get a discount on the admission fee, so be sure to check it out.
Exhibition information
<December 10, 2022 - February 26, 2023> Drawing Japanese landscapes - From Hiroshige Utagawa to Toshio Tabuchi -
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3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012 |
Harajuku/Ota Memorial Museum of Art
It opened in 1980 to display the 12,000 ukiyo-e collection collected by Seizo Ota.
Currently, it has a collection of approximately 14,000 ukiyo-e pieces.
There are many works by famous painters such as Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, which are also popular from overseas.
This is a must-see museum for Ukiyo-e lovers.
Exhibition information
<February 3, 2023 - March 26, 2023> Uncle Hiroshige Illustrated Music
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1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 |
Tachikawa/PLAY!MUSEUM
A relatively new art museum that opened in 2020.
The museum is centered around pictures and words, and can be enjoyed by both adults and children.
Exciting art such as picture books and manga are displayed, and you can easily experience art.
In addition to the museum, there are cafes, children's play areas, and workshops nearby, so it's a spot that both adults and children can enjoy.
Exhibition information
<January 21, 2023 - April 2, 2023> Special exhibition Tonko House Daisuke Tsutsumi's "ONI Exhibition"
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3-1 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-0014 GREEN SPRINGS W3 |
Fuchu/Fuchu City Art Museum
It opened in 2000 with the theme of ``Life and Art = A museum that reconsiders the way we live in connection with beauty.''
This art museum is located in Fuchunomori Park and can be enjoyed while taking a leisurely stroll in a building that is in harmony with nature. It is a hidden gem spot that only those in the know know about, as it holds regular exhibitions.
Exhibition information
<December 17, 2022 - February 26, 2023> Atsushi Suwa "Fire behind the orbit"
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1-3 Sengen-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0001 (inside Fuchunomori Park) |
Ochiai Minami Nagasaki/Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum
Tokiwaso is a legendary apartment where popular manga artists such as Osamu Tezuka lived and spent their youth, and opened as a manga museum in 2020.
There is a manga lounge and special exhibition room on the first floor, and a wooden apartment on the second floor, where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Tokiwa-so back then.
Why not visit it once as a sacred place for Japanese manga?
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<November 12, 2022 - March 26, 2023> Special exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the ward system "Fujiko FujioⒶ 's Manga Road Exhibition "
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3-9-22 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0052 |
summary
This time, we introduced 10 art museums in Tokyo.
Going to an art museum is not only about seeing wonderful exhibits, but also about feeling the atmosphere with your whole body, stimulating your sensibilities, and having an experience that will remain in your heart.
If there is a museum or exhibition that interests you, why not visit it?
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