Established in 2001 and designed by architect Kengo Kuma, the Suntory Museum of Art is owned by the Suntory corporation. Located in the fashionable neighbourhood of Roppongi, the museum is one of several large institutions in the area – including Mori Art Museum (MAM) and The National Art Center Tokyo (NACT) – and smaller venues, rounding-out one of Tokyo’s most notable arts precincts.

The museum is owned by the famous distillery and beverage company, the Suntory Group, and houses their private collection. The museum is located on the third and fourth floors of the Tokyo Midtown building. So why not explore this before or after your visit to the museum, and spend some time browsing the various shops, stylish boutiques and cafes in the complex.

The museum holds around 3000 Eastern artworks including paintings, ceramics, glassware, textiles and lacquerware. As oppose to having a permanent collection on display the museum rotates their collection and host special themed exhibitions based off what they display. The museum hosts a series of busy calendar of events and workshops. The interior of the museum is incredibly stylish and modern, providing a pleasant visitor experience as you browse the exhibitions.

Operating under the theme of ‘Art in Life’, the museum fuses Japanese and Eastern tradition with modern design and is committed to bringing art and joy into the lives of all who visit.