Top 10 Art Museums in Shibuya / Harajuku / Ebisu, Kanto

February 12, 2022 Misti Hsu

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Ota Memorial Museum of Art

1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp/
Excellent
51%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 205 reviews

Ota Memorial Museum of Art

This small museum houses a collection of woodblock prints from noted artist Ota Seizo.

Reviewed By HelloKittyTravelPro

Excellent, small museum devoted to Ukiyo-e. In depth exhibitions focusing on a specific theme or artist. Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s work was on display when we visited in October. The size of the museum provides enough space for the exhibition to explore the subject in detail. Exhibitions change monthly. Allow about an hour to see everything. Small bookstore on the ground floor and gift store on the lower ground floor. The museum is located just a few metres off of Omotesando and less than 5 minutes from Harajuku Station and Takeshita Dori.

2. Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo

5-7-5 Jingumae Louis Vuitton Omotesando Bldg. 7F, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5766-1094 http://espacelouisvuittontokyo.com/ja/about
Excellent
44%
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Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo

3. Bunkamura

2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya 150-0043 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3477-9111 http://www.bunkamura.co.jp/index.html
Excellent
23%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 315 reviews

Bunkamura

4. Shoto Museum of Art

2-14-14 Shoto, Shibuya 150-0046 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3465-9421 http://shoto-museum.jp/
Excellent
22%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 63 reviews

Shoto Museum of Art

5. Ancient Egypt Art Museum

1-12-18 Jinnan, Shibuya 150-0041 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-6809-0718
Excellent
40%
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60%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Ancient Egypt Art Museum

6. Yamatane Museum of Art

3-12-36, Hiroo, Shibuya 150-0012 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.yamatane-museum.jp/
Excellent
31%
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58%
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4.0 based on 146 reviews

Yamatane Museum of Art

Yamatane Museum of Art was founded in 1966 by Taneji Yamazaki who has donated his numerous collection of Japanese art. The ex-chairman of the Yamatane Art Foundation, Tomiji Yamazaki collected 105 works of Hayami Gyoshu known as one of the most respected Japanese artists among scholars and collectors. The Museum displays 5 to 6 exhibitions throughout the year by selecting paintings according to the respective topics. The collection mainly focuses on Kindai Nihonga (Modern Japanese paintings after Meiji era). The Museum also has collections of oil paintings, Ukiyoe, and Ancient Japanese Calligraphy. The wide variety and the level of the collection has a very high reputation among experts in Japan.

Reviewed By TripTalkHawaii - Oahu, United States

This lovely contemporary art museum in the Hiroo district was a fine art experience. The galleries are well laid out and the artwork was interesting and impressive. They have a small cafe, clean restrooms, small gift shop, and it's pretty easy to find. Definitely worth a couple of hours viewing the the beautiful artworks.

7. Toguri Museum of Art

1-11-3 Shoto, Shibuya 150-0046 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3465-0070 http://www.toguri-museum.or.jp/index.php
Excellent
21%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
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4.0 based on 52 reviews

Toguri Museum of Art

8. Sato Sakura Museum

1-7-13 Kamimeguro, Meguro 153-0051 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3496-1771 [email protected] http://www.satosakura.jp
Excellent
29%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Sato Sakura Museum

It is located near the bank of Meguro River in Nakameguro where many people gather during the cherry blossom season.The careful design allows visitors to enjoy the delicate works of Nihonga in an intimate space. We also have a permanent exhibition room with approximately 10 large-scale works including screen paintings of cherry blossoms.

2-11-1 Shoto, Shibuya 150-0046 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3467-8102 http://www.gallerytom.co.jp/index.html
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Gallery TOM

10. The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art

3-7-6 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3402-3001 [email protected] http://www.watarium.co.jp/
Excellent
21%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
1%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 72 reviews

The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art

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