The Best Museums in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

I saw a lot of wonderful traditional Japanese art, but also some cutting-edge and extraordinary exhibitions.

The choice of museums in Tokyo can be a bit overwhelming, so in this guide I highlight and review my own selection of the best museums in Tokyo.

Tokyo is a great place for art lovers. I found many well curated exhibitions in Tokyo, ranging from traditional to modern and contemporary art.

I loved visiting this museum dedicated to traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) in Shibuya’s Harajuku area.

The Ōta Memorial Museum of Art displays rotating shows from a huge collection of works. Expect to see masterpieces by the likes of Hokusai and Hiroshige, with some explanations in English.

Located in Roppongi, this is one of the largest art spaces in Japan, featuring temporary exhibitions.

I liked the architecture of the building and how spacious and modern it felt. Expect exhibitions ranging from contemporary art to historic retrospectives.

Located inside Tokyo Midtown, an upscale shopping centre in Roppongi, this museum features Japanese aesthetics through arts and crafts, such as ceramics, lacquerware, textiles and paintings. It has temporary exhibitions that change several times a year. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).