Museums & galleries in Tokyo

A renovated museum, brewery, and tasting hall in the Ebisu district, dedicated to the history of Yebisu beer by Sapporo Breweries.

Japan’s largest contemporary art exhibition center, located in Roppongi. Hosts temporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography, design, fashion, anime, manga, and architecture.

This museum in Toyosu allows visitors to walk on water and feel part of nature. Includes 4 large-scale art spaces and 2 gardens. It is recognized as the most visited museum in the world.

The museum is located in the Odaiba district and is dedicated to modern scientific developments, innovation, and interactive exhibits.

Located in Ueno, this museum contains a rich collection of natural history, science, and technology exhibits, focusing on Japanese exploration and discovery.

A museum of Japanese and East Asian art in Minami-Aoyama. It houses over 7,400 works—painting, calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, and Buddhist art—along with a renowned Japanese garden.

A museum dedicated to the animation and art of the Japanese studio Studio Ghibli, located in Mitaka, west of Tokyo, within Inokashira Park. The architecture and design were created by Hayao Miyazaki; the building is conceived as a “town-like labyrinth” with no fixed route.

A borderless museum by teamLab, where artworks move and interact, creating a seamless art world to wander and explore.

A history museum in Tokyo covering the city from the Edo period to today, focusing on daily life, architecture, and culture. The exhibition is split into “Edo” and “Tokyo” with detailed models and full-scale reconstructions.

A restored theater in the Ginza district where you can see traditional Japanese Kabuki performances in an authentic atmosphere.

The oldest and largest museum in Japan, founded in 1871, with a collection of over 120,000 works of Japanese, Asian, and ancient art.

A leading contemporary art museum in Tokyo, located on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi. Known for large-scale international exhibitions featuring major artists, as well as panoramic city views from its observation deck.