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The National Museum of Modern Art – or ‘MOMAT’ – opened in 1952 and was at the time, Japan’s first national art museum. Located in the central ward of Chiyoda, the museum is in a great location for ...

Located in the Harajuku area of Shibuya, the Ota Memorial Museum of Art is incredibly well located to reach many other attractions in Tokyo after your visit. The museum houses a collection of around ...

The Yamatane Museum of Art houses a private collection of modern artworks by Japanese artists. Founded by the ex-chairman of the Yamatane Art Foundation, Yamazaki Tomiji, the collection includes trad...

As Japan’s oldest and largest national museum, the Tokyo National Museum houses a hugely important collections of artefacts and artworks that span all periods of Japanese history. As the repository o...

Located in the Minato district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is an architecturally and historically important art deco building. As the former residence of Prince Asaka, the building is ex...

Dedicated to the much-loved films of Japan’s most famous and successful animation company, Studio Ghibli, this is one of Japan’s most popular museums. Located in the Mitaka district in western Tokyo,...

Please note that the museum will be closed from around November 2024 to March 2025 in order to renovate the Bonsai GardenThe ancient art of ‘bonsai’ is a traditional Japanese practice that many...

Located in a beautiful location in Atami, Shizouka – around two hours from Tokyo – the MOA Museum of Art holds around 3500 traditional Japanese works of art including three registered ‘National Treas...

Located in the hometown of Aichi's famous car company and designed by renowned architect Taniguchi Yoshio, the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art houses modern works of art by both Japanese and internati...