What to do and see in Ginza / Tokyo Nihonbashi, Kanto: The Best Art Museums

May 21, 2021 Hana Mouser

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. Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

2-6-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.mimt.jp/
Excellent
40%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 435 reviews

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

Reviewed By SAVVYTRAVELER331

We happened upon this very special museum when we entered Marunouchi Brick Square and decided to view the current exhibition, which was "All About Mariano Fortuny." It did not disappoint! The historic red-brick building is a wonder in itself. Such a pleasure to walk through the rooms showcasing the exhibition. Easy to navigate, with the fashion and art beautifully displayed. There is also a lovely shop and a charming café. Also, right outside the museum, in Brick Square, are several restaurants and cafés. Definitely worth a visit!

2. Artizon Museum

1-10-1 Kyobashi, Chuo 104-0031 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 https://www.artizon.museum/
Excellent
43%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 195 reviews

Artizon Museum

Reviewed By 564hughm - Sydney, Australia

Impressed by this private art collection with its diversity of European masters (Monet, Picasso and many others), Japanese artists including impressionists and other diverse works. I understand the building was completed not long ago, with exhibition space that is very well thought out and designed. Well worth a visit.

3. Idemitsu Museum

3-1-1 9F Teigeki Bldg., Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://idemitsu-museum.or.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 141 reviews

Idemitsu Museum

4. Lumix Ginza Tokyo

5-1-8 Ginza MS Bldg. 1F, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-6264-5160 https://lumix-ginza.jp/
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Lumix Ginza Tokyo

5. Mitsuo Aida Museum

3-5-1 Tokyo International Forum B1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-6212-3200 [email protected] http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/museum/index.html
Excellent
36%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 186 reviews

Mitsuo Aida Museum

This museum exhibits the works of brush-and-ink calligraphy and poem by Mitsuo Aida, who is highly renowned for his truly original art style and unique sensibility. His strokes will give you new artistic experience and his messages in the poems will reach the bottom of your heart. Each work has an English translation. The rooms are large enough to make perfectly relaxed atmosphere.

6. Mitsui Memorial Museum

2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi 7 F Mitsui Main Bldg., Chuo 103-0022 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.mitsui-museum.jp/index.html
Excellent
37%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 166 reviews

Mitsui Memorial Museum

1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3212-2485 http://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/
Excellent
32%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 128 reviews

Tokyo Station Gallery

Reviewed By Hillman2107 - Melbourne, Australia

The Tokyo station has a small but rather long gallery that features beautiful picture of famous and historical train station from all over the world. It’s a really nice gesture and touch to the station; it’s like an art gallery which exclusively features famous and historical train stations.

8. Chanel Nexus Hall

3-5-3 4F Chanel Ginza Bldg., Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3779-4001 http://chanelnexushall.jp/
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 8 reviews

Chanel Nexus Hall

9. Ginza Maison Hermes Le Forum

5-4-1, Ginza, Chuo 104-0061 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3569-3300 http://www.hermes.com/jp/ja/story/maison-ginza/
Excellent
43%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Ginza Maison Hermes Le Forum

10. Musee Hamaguchi Yozo Yamasa Collection

1-35-7 Nihombashikakigaracho 1F, Chuo 103-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3665-0251 [email protected] http://www.yamasa.com/musee/
Excellent
21%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Musee Hamaguchi Yozo Yamasa Collection

Musee Hamaguchi Yozo: Yamasa Collection The only art museum to collect and permanently display the works of HAMAGUCHI Yozo. Founded in November 1998 by the Yamasa Corporation HAMAGUCHI Yozo was born the third son to Hamaguchi Gihei, the tenth generation head of Yamasa Shoyu (soy sauce), a company with a 350 year history. His father, Gihei, collected and studied paintings of the southern school. Tracing back five generations, one will also find Hamaguchi Kansuke, a painter of the southern school who was active during the later Edo period. This indicates that the Hamaguchi family generated many talented artists. HAMAGUCHI Yozo developed a unique etching technique known as color mezzotint and used this superb technique to fascinate many people with the tranquility of his work. He returned to Japan in 1996 after spending many years overseas in Paris and San Francisco. This art museum was established with his approval to permanently display many of the pieces he brought back with him.

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