Location: Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
Top Things to do in Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu
What to do and see in Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu, Kanto: The Best Specialty Museums
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.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Boris Zakkaten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
It is the original shop of Higuchi Yuko. Yuko Higuchi is a very popular Japanese artist and “Boris Zakkaten” is the place where you can visit to see her works and purchase her original goods. The shop changes the display every month and many kinds of artists also participate the exhibition. We sell some of Yuko Higuchi’s art works too. If you would like to purchase, please feel free to contact to the shop staff. We offer International shipping. (Only by EMS) When you place the order by e-mail, please let us know the corresponding page at the web store where the goods appears you wish to purchase. (It is okay to copy the page link and attach the mail order.) Shop information (Tax Free Shop): Open: Monday to Sunday 11:00-19:00 (excluding Wednesday). Address: 4-16-2, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 The nearest station: Tokyo Metro Omotesando Station (Walking time 8 min.)
2. Ota Memorial Museum of Art
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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.
3. SAMURAI SOUL Harajuku ARMOR GALLERY
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
ARMOR GALLERY You can see Japanese armor used in Japanese dramas and movies in Harajuku! Enjoy the armor of long-established MARUTAKE INDUSTRY Co., Ltd. which is making about 90% of the armor used in Japan movie/drama photography in Harajuku! Handmade one by one. It is possible to see the armor made of Japan traditional technology to detail! Experience/shooting You can experience and take pictures wearing helmets and tabard. You can shoot your favorite camera or smartphone you have a shot! Hours 10:00 ～ 20:00 Open Opens Every Day Admission Fee (Tax Included) Adults \1,300 Children under 12 \600 Children under 3 Free Japanese tea and sweets are also included.
4. Meiji Jingu Museum
5. Museum of Yebisu Beer
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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.
6. Hibari Misora Memorial House
7. 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.
8. Nhk Plus Cross Shibuya
9. Archive Store
10. Hanawa Hokiichi Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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