What to do and see in Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Art Museums

September 11, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan including Fukasawa Chiisana Museum, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo National Museum, Nezu Museum, National Museum of Western Art, Ghibli Museum Mitaka, The National Art Center, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan.
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1. Fukasawa Chiisana Museum

492 Fukasawa, Akiruno 190-0172 Tokyo Prefecture +81 42-595-0336
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Fukasawa Chiisana Museum

2. Mori Art Museum

6-10-1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F, Roppongi, Minato 106-6150 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 [email protected] http://www.mori.art.museum:443/jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,105 reviews

Mori Art Museum

This museum, located in Roppongi Hills, is one of Asia's largest spaces for contemporary art.

Reviewed By warrenD190 - Vladivostok, Russia

You can find some great exhibitions here and couple a visit to the art museum with a visit to the observatory with a 360 degree panorama of Tokyo, as spectacular as or more spectacular than the view from the SkyTree and a lot shorter line. I brought professional camera gear and they let me go up on the roof, otherwise restricted. Fantastic

3. Tokyo National Museum

13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/
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4.5 based on 2,192 reviews

Tokyo National Museum

This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly

Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland

Located at the top of Ueno Park this is a very large museum and is worth a visit to get a real appreciation of Japanese history and culture. My time was limited so only got to see a portion of worth I wanted to see but would definitely return if back in Tokyo.

4. Nezu Museum

6-5-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato 107-0062 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3400-2536 http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 874 reviews

Nezu Museum

To cooperate with extended measures to prevent further expansion of COVID-19, Nezu Museum, including the garden and NEZUCAFÉ, will remain closed,at least until May 31, 2021, and “The Allure of Color” exhibition will not reopen. For the refund of already purchased timed-entry tickets for the above exhibition, please see here. We apologize for any inconvenience caused, but look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Reviewed By RoomReport - Sydney, Australia

The Nezu Museum is an oasis in Aoyama, with a beautiful museum building, a large and lovely garden to wander around and an excellent cafe in a glass box at the top of the garden with great views over the greenery

5. National Museum of Western Art

7-7, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.nmwa.go.jp/jp/index.html
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4.5 based on 905 reviews

National Museum of Western Art

Reviewed By PatrickLLLL - Hong Kong, China

One of the few western arts museums in the world which features a great collection of paintings by masters such as Renoir, Manet, Monet, Gaugin and more than a dozen sculptures by Rodin, and offers free admission to the public (on Saturdays). Seniors over 65 can enter free on all days. The Museum itself was the work of Le Corbusier and part of the UNESCO world heritage sites collectively designated under his name. Highly recommended. The annotations are in multiple languages including English. Allow 2 hours at least for a visit.

6. Ghibli Museum Mitaka

1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka 181-0013 Tokyo Prefecture +81 570-055-777 [email protected] http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,898 reviews

Ghibli Museum Mitaka

The brainchild of award-winning Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki, this museum includes a theater showing film excerpts, a whimsical children's play zone, a rooftop garden, and exhibits related to his movies, including Spirited Away.

Reviewed By Janis857

Amazing museum for Ghibli fans. Not overwhelming - works its way into your heart, just like their productions. Relies on triggering your recall of things Ghibli that you love. I also enjoyed their presentation of the rooms and desks where the drawings were created, and the equipment used to create the moving animation. Must get tickets in advance, and line up early - aim for 10AM opening time tickets, and get in line by 9:30.. Easy 17 minute train ride on JR Chuo Line Rapid to Mitaka from Shinjuku station in Tokyo and then walk thru park to the museum -- or ride the quick, local Community Bus , stop 9 at south exit of JR Mitaka station. There is real attention to making exhibits accessible to small children. The cheerful cafe has a menu with hotdog type food - aimed for kids. After visit, recommend eating lunch at a great French restaurant - Fuyotei- located at edge of park.

7. The National Art Center, Tokyo

7-22-2, Roppongi, Minato 106-0032 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.nact.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,302 reviews

The National Art Center, Tokyo

Announcement of Temporary Closing (May 11, 2021) In compliance with the state of emergency and the government's request, the National Art Center, Tokyo will be closed to prevent the further spreading of the coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) from April 25 (Sun) for the time being. Re-opening plans will be announced at a later date on the NACT website/SNS. We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. --- The National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) is a unique and innovative art exhibition facility: instead of maintaining a permanent collection, it makes the most of a total of 14,000 square meters of exhibition space, one of the largest in Japan, and focuses on serving as a venue for various art exhibitions.

Reviewed By Joao_FGR - Sapporo, Japan

The museum doesn't have a permanent collection, which means that the exhibitions change very often. The building is really nice, including very good restaurants, and the choice of the themes is always very interesting. Although the prices are a bit high, the collections presented are normally very large and well organised. I visited 3 times during the last years and it was always very, very interesting.

8. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

5-21-9, Shirokanedai, Minato 108-0071 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3443-0201 http://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/
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4.5 based on 370 reviews

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont, United States

While many come here to visit the Art Museum, we come to stroll in the Japanese garden. You can pay a garden-only entrance fee which is quite minimal, and even smaller for seniors. Along with the Japanese strolling garden, the grounds include a European garden, several large statues and sculpture installations on a broad open lawn area often populated by kiddie playgroups (and children happily climbing on the abstract sculptures), family gatherings, young couples, seniors, and, of course, the Art Museum itself. The small Japanese garden, tucked into the far reaches of the grounds, is well worth your time. We found that late morning visits provided better light than later in the afternoon. We have been several times at different times of day. The autumn foliage never disappoints. This is a popular place and it often has many tourists. If you want to take photos without people - as we do - you will find yourself waiting a long time before you can get your desired shot. The circuit around the koi pond offered many different views, some including borrowed scenery. At the top of a small hill is a lovely tea house. Two women (volunteers?) invited us to take our shoes off to photograph the space. They also gave us a pamphlet in English about the tea house. They seemed most pleased that we showed such interest in the building. Be aware that there are uneven steps up to and down from the tea house. After making a second circuit around the pond and photoing the garden from every angle we finally decided it was time to depart. Visitors tips: This is a perfect place to visit before or after a walk through the very close Nature Institute. Happo-en garden can be visited on the same (very full) day as well. Ask about a senior, over 65, discount for entrance - be prepared to show you passport to prove your age. Even if you don’t visit the Art Museum, you can visit BLANC, one of two shops for the Museum, located just outside the entrance to the grounds. Lots of interesting items for sale here.

9. Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

2-6-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.mimt.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 435 reviews

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

Reviewed By SAVVYTRAVELER331

We happened upon this very special museum when we entered Marunouchi Brick Square and decided to view the current exhibition, which was "All About Mariano Fortuny." It did not disappoint! The historic red-brick building is a wonder in itself. Such a pleasure to walk through the rooms showcasing the exhibition. Easy to navigate, with the fashion and art beautifully displayed. There is also a lovely shop and a charming café. Also, right outside the museum, in Brick Square, are several restaurants and cafés. Definitely worth a visit!

10. Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan

13-9 Inside Tokyo National Museum, Uenokoen, Taito 110-8712 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_exhibition/index.php?controller=hall&hid=10&lang=ja
Excellent
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan

Reviewed By TXUAN

If you love exploring about history, knowing about other culture and other's lifestyle, then this museum is for you. A wide range of things to discover, and it could take you the whole day wondering in every corner of the museam. Also, the landscape around the museum is so wonderful, you can take hundreds of beautiful photo. Better go there in Autumn.

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