Location: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
Top Things to do in Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
The 10 Best Museums in Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu, Kanto
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. America-Bashi Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Is an art gallery that is doing the exhibition of photographers and illustrators and artists who are active in the Japanese advertising. You can see up to Wednesday-Monday 1 theme exhibition.You can buy the exhibited works.
2. Isumu, Omotesando
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Japan’s Buddhist statues are recognized as national treasures and an important cultural property. Now you can have one of your own for your home or office.Isumu always offers replicas of more than 30 Buddhist statues, all carved with incredible skill at a size that is perfect for decorating your space.
3. Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
This small museum houses a collection of woodblock prints from noted artist Ota Seizo.
Reviewed By HelloKittyTravelPro
Excellent, small museum devoted to Ukiyo-e. In depth exhibitions focusing on a specific theme or artist. Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s work was on display when we visited in October. The size of the museum provides enough space for the exhibition to explore the subject in detail. Exhibitions change monthly. Allow about an hour to see everything. Small bookstore on the ground floor and gift store on the lower ground floor. The museum is located just a few metres off of Omotesando and less than 5 minutes from Harajuku Station and Takeshita Dori.
4. Design Festa Gallery
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Founded in 1998, there is something for everyone and more between the Design Festa Gallery's two buildings, 21 showrooms, restaurant, cafe, bar and constant rotation of special-theme, group, school and independent exhibitions that feature professional and amateur, elementary school aged, retired, traditional and genre redefining artists alike.Welcoming over 80,000 visitors annually, the Design Festa Gallery is unpredictable, unregulated, uncensored and hosts both domestic and foreign artists, serving as Japan's single most diverse mecca of artistic expression.
5. Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo
6. Meiji Jingu Museum
7. Museum of Yebisu Beer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 523 reviews
A free short tour explains the historic beer-making process and showcases vintage advertisements. Samples are available for purchase after the tour at rock bottom rates--only ¥500 for four.
Reviewed By Johnnyrob1
If you enjoy Yebisu beer then a visited to the Yebisu Beer Museum is a must. Located just a short walk from the Ebisu train station it is a must. Don’t forget to look for the 1 lucky fish can in the beer can sculpture on your way out.
8. Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 183 reviews
■ Museum Hours The museum is open 10:00 to 18:00 (20:00 on Thursdays and Fridays). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Hours for the first-floor hall vary by program. ■ Closing Days Mondays (except when Monday falls on a holiday, in which case the museum is open and closed the following day), New Year’s holidays(Dec.29-Jan.1) and other temporary closures due to special circumstances.
Reviewed By 007Katie007 - Missoula, United States
Take your time here - the more historic black and white exhibition is arranged with thought-provoking questions...time, space, who we are, and how we communicate across time and space. Some of the exhibited prints are very well known, some less so; I found it took me nearly an hour just to get through this portion of the exhibition. At the time we were there, there was also on exhibit highlighting the work of contemporary Asian women artists - I found this exhibit completely different, and equally thought provoking. My husband, not so much. For perspective, my husband is a photographer / graphic designer, I work in health care and, for the record, take terrible photographs. One thing that is nice is that one can purchase entry into any one of the exhibit floors, in any combination of two, or for all three. We did all three; if you are short on time, I'd recommend the permanent exhibition first (on floor 3), the temporary / special exhibit second (floor 2). There was also a short exhibit on The Magic Lantern - and development of slide projectors / cinematography - which, although I learned something, was the least impressive of the three floors (this one was in the basement floor) After visiting all the floors, we spent 30 minutes in the shop looking at books.
9. Shoto Museum of Art
10. Gallery Conceal Shibuya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Art Gallery and Rental Space, located in Shibuya. You can enjoy some art pieces,and also having a coffee or a beer at cafe area.
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