Situated in the iconic Roppongi Hills More Tower, the museum houses contemporary art and presents large scale exhibitions frequently, including the likes of Ai Weiwei, Tokujin Yoshioka, and Dinh Q. Lê. Visitors to the museum can also join guided tours and gallery talks of the latest exhibitions and delve deeper into the artworks displayed.

Japan, 〒106-6150 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6 Chome−10−1, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 53階

Suntory Museum of Art

The Suntory Museum of Art is where many traditional Japanese artworks lie. Home to some 3,000 cultural objects–ceramics, paintings, textiles, lacquerware–one of which, designated as a National Treasure by the Japanese government, expect the museum to house some of the richest Japanese antiques in the country. 

Japan, 〒107-8643 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 9-chōme−7−4 

The National Art Center, Tokyo

Designed by respected Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, the museum houses one of the largest exhibition spaces in Japan, accommodating numerous temporary exhibitions over the years, representing artists Henri Matisse, Shinji Ohmaki, Chi Guo-Qiang, and Makoto Shinkai. The museum is committed to its focus on contemporary art, presenting a variety of creative expressions and organising educational talks and workshops. 

Japan, 〒106-8558 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 7 Chome−22−2

Galleries

Tomio Koyama Gallery

At Tomio Koyama Gallery, you will find various works by a line-up of stellar Japanese artists. The gallery has extensive experience exhibiting at numerous local and international art fairs, proving its apt at presenting talented contemporary artists in the growing Japanese art market. 

Japan, 〒106-0032 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6 Chome−5−24 complex665 2F

Yutaka Kikutake Gallery

Families looking to bring their children on an artsy day out may be thrilled to find Yutaka Kikutake. Housing fun contemporary works by local and international artists in the mediums of sculpture, painting, film, and photography, the gallery welcomes its visitors with a pop of colour. 

2F, 6 Chome-6-9 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan

Kotaro Nukaga

Envisioning a space where ideas and opinions can be bounced off seamlessly, Kotaro Nukaga houses avant-garde local and international contemporary works. The gallery is an active supporter of the creative process of its artists and strives to create art through the lens of historical, social, and cultural attributes. 

Piramide Bldg. 2F, 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan

A popular tourist area in Tokyo, Ueno is known for its bustling markets, shrines, a zoo, and a prime spot for cherry blossom viewing in the spring. The neighbourhood is also home to the oldest museum in Japan, The Tokyo National Museum. Accompanying the museum are its younger counterparts, dotted around the Ueno neighbourhood.

Museums

The Tokyo National Museum

The elegant museum sits within the famous Ueno Park, housing a comprehensive collection of ancient and medieval Japanese art and numerous artworks and cultural objects from Asia. The museum is also the proud protector of 89 National Treasures. With such a rich collection of traditional artworks, expect to spend several hours marvelling at exquisite pieces.

13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

A stone’s throw from the Tokyo National Museum is the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The museum holds close to 300 exhibitions annually, collaborating with art organisations, local and international artists, and the general public. Dubbing itself as the “doorway to art”, the museum is a simple digest for a fun and artsy family outing. 

8-36, Uenokouen, Taito City, Tokyo, 110-0007, Japan

The Ueno Royal Museum

Home to various works of art ranging from calligraphy to painting, the Ueno Royal Museum consistently presents temporary exhibitions by local and international artists, including the Ueno Royal Museum Grand Prize Exhibition and the Japanese Nature Painting Exhibition. Having previously presented works by influential artists Van Gogh and Vermeer, art lovers are always on the lookout for the museum's next exhibition announcement. 

1-2 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

Look between Ginza’s department stores, boutiques, and restaurants and you’ll find its eccentric art galleries. This shopper’s paradise is also known to the art world as an art gallery enclave. 

Galleries

Pola Museum Annex

The spacious gallery is dedicated to presenting works by contemporary Japanese artists spanning pottery, sculpture, painting, and calligraphy.

Pola Ginza Building 3F, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061

Megumi Ogita Gallery

Focused on presenting international and local artists who experiment with traditional technique and materials in pursuit of their own creative expression, Megumi Ogita Gallery is where you’ll find bolder, more avant-garde pieces.  

2-16-12 B1 Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-0061 Japan

Ginza Tsutaya Books

Don’t let its exterior fool you. An art gallery in disguise, Ginza Tsutaya’s bookshelves mask various art displays for temporary art exhibitions by local and international artists. Claiming the title “The World’s Best Art Bookstore”, the store also displays around 60,000 art books from over 100 artists. 

6-10-1 Ginza Six 6F, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo, Japan

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