Discover the best top things to do in Akasaka, Japan including Wa Space, 21 21 DESIGN SIGHT, Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square, Tokyo Little House, Toraya Museum, Tokyo Midtown Design Hub, Suntory Museum of Art, Fujifilm Square, Craft Ogawa, HULS Gallery Tokyo.
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This Ando designed museum has interesting exhibits - the current one is on handcrafts that are done by artisans. The charming park is great for a stroll. The small space next door has an exhibit of bags and fabrics by Issey Miyake. Next to Roppongi mid-town mall which is also worth a visit. 1 days excursion insludes the Mori tower, walk over to the Tokyo Art Museum and the Neze Museum.
4.5 based on 48 reviews
~ Japan's only gallery & shop where traditional craft items all over the country gather in one place ~ We would like to inform you that Aoyama Square will close from December 29 (Sun) to Jan. 3 (Fri) for New Year Holidays. We will open from Jan. 4 (Sat) 2020.
The gallery staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable about the various crafts on sale, providing useful advice to make sure you are happy with your purchase. When I visited, a couple of craftsmen were conducting demonstrations on their work, and one member of staff in particular who spoke excellent English went out of her way to translate what the craftsman was saying throughout the session! It was hands-down the best place for quality souvenirs that I saw during my time in Japan.
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Tokyo Little House is a tourist space located in a 70-year old house in Akasaka. In the first-floor cafe and gallery, visitors can enjoy curated exhibits on Tokyo’s history and leaf through a library of books, old magazines, maps, and other rare documents that reveal the city as it was seen by the residents and tourists of the past. Visitors are requested to make a purchase at the cafe.
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Now into its seventeenth generation, Toraya has made traditional Japanese confectionery ("wagashi") for the imperial family since the 16th century. The museum opened in 1973 and the bulk of the collection comprises utensils and a myriad of different cake moulds for special occasions.
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At first I was hesitant to give Suntory Museum a try. However, I ended up liking the museum so much that I visited twice, and I thoroughly enjoyed it both times! No pictures are allowed but the exhibits were so beautiful that they left a lasting impression in my memory. Yes, the museum is small and the admission is more expensive. On the plus side, the atmosphere is great--less crowded than the bigger museums, quiet, spacious--and the quality is excellent. I like that the museum has a small collection of high quality items rather than hundreds of items that are not so memorable. The museum store is also a nice place to browse. It has reasonable prices and doesn't feel too touristy. The Suntory Museum is conveniently located in Tokyo Midtown, a high-end shopping mall, which is also a nice place to window shop or grab a bite to eat. It is connected to Roppongi Station as well, so it's easy to get to via public transportation. Tip: You can get a 100yen discount if you show the coupon from their website!
“HULS Gallery” features and sells craft products curated from Japan including tableware such as ceramics and lacquerware. In recent years, Japanese crafts made using traditional techniques are in the spotlight internationally. Conveying the traditions of the various production areas and the techniques of the artisans behind these crafts, the gallery introduces this new beauty of Japan to both the domestic and overseas market.
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