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National Science Museum - http://www.kahaku.go.jp/
Includes information on events, exhibits, education, research, databases, and museum shop. Located in Ueno Park, Tokyo. |
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Tokyo University Digital Museum - http://www.um.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Engaged in the long-term preservation of collected research materials through digital archiving, with over 26,000 objects and 170GB of data stored. |
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Tokyo National Museum - http://www.tnm.go.jp/
Gives museum guide, history, current exhibits and events. Located in Ueno, Tokyo. |
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo - http://www.momat.go.jp/
Japan's first national art museum with works of art, crafts, film, and related materials; plus surveys and research, and public exhibitions and screenings. |
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Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography - http://www.syabi.com/
Located in Meguro-ku. Features overview, guide to current exhibitions, workshops, and galleries. |
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The National Museum of Western Art - http://www.nmwa.go.jp/
Exhibits European paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints from the 14th through the 20th centuries. Site features illustrated samples from the collections. Located ing Taito-ku. |
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Idemitsu Museum of Arts - http://www.idemitsu.co.jp/museum/english/
Displays the collection of Sazo Idemitsu. Mainly Japanese art with some Chinese, Korean, and Western pieces. Located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. |
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Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art - http://www.sompo-japan.co.jp/museum/
The museum's core collection is comprised of the works of Seiji Togo, a noted Japanese artist. Togo donated some 200 of his own works to the museum, along with his collection of over 250 works by other Japanese and foreign artists. |
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Nihon Mingeikan Art Museum - http://www.mingeikan.or.jp/Pages/entrance-e.html
A Japan folk crafts museum, showing traditional arts such as pottery from Kyushu. |
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Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo - http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/meguro/meguro-e.html
Offers an international collection of modern and contemporary art. |
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Hara Museum of Contemporary Art - http://www.haramuseum.or.jp/
Permanent collections hold works by Japanese and foreign contemporary artists. Located in Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Exhibition guide, event schedule, and membership information. |
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Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography - http://www.syabi.com/index_eng.shtml
Includes outline, overview, galleries, workshops, and school programs. Located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. |
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University Art Museum - Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music - http://www.geidai.ac.jp/museum/news/news_en.htm
Holds about 28000 pieces based on Japanese modern art including art works of former teachers and students. Information on the museum's schedule, admissions, major exhibitions, and sculptures. |
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Paul Smith Art Space - http://www.paulsmith.co.jp/
Small gallery featuring art by Paul Smith. Located in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. |
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Yamatane Museum of Art - http://www.yamatane-museum.or.jp/
Features 7-8 exhibitions annually, mainly focusing on modern Japanese paintings created after the Meiji era. The Museum also has collections of oil paintings, Ukiyoe, Japanese Calligraphy and Japanese tea ceremony sets. Located in Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku. |
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Mitsuo Aida Museum - http://www.mitsuo.co.jp/
Dedicated to the 20th century author and poet. With admissions and parking information, tickets, and hours open. Located in Ginza. |
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Nezu Institute of Fine Arts - http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp
Includes paintings, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, metal, wood, and Buddhist art. Located in Tokyo. |
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Suntory Museum Of Art - http://www.suntory.com/culture-sports/sma/
Located on the 11th Floor of Suntory Hall in Akasaka. Holds over 2,000 pieces of traditional artifacts and also includes library and tearoom. |
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Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Museum of Art - http://www.sompo-japan.co.jp/museum/english/
Comprised of over 200 works of Seiji Togo, a noted Japanese artist, and over 250 works by other Japanese and foreign artists. Located in Shinjuku. |
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The National Art Center, Tokyo - http://www.nact.jp/english/index.html
Guide to the facilities at NACT in Nogizaka. |
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Setagaya Art Museum - http://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/index_e.html
Hosts exhibitions ranging from prehistoric to contemporary art. Also highlights works by artists from Tokyo's Setagaya area. Located in Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku. |
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Edo Tokyo Museum - http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/index.html
Aims to offer an environment in which the atmosphere of Edo (old Tokyo) can be experienced. With guide to hours, access, exhibitions, and floor guide. |
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Paper Museum - http://www.papermuseum.jp/english.htm
Dedicated to preserving the traditions and ways of making the handmade Japanese paper and to training successors to continue the craft. Includes collection details, hours, admission fees, events, and directions. Located in Kita-Ku, Tokyo. |
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Katsushika City Museum - http://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/museum/index-e.html
Features local history and astronomy. Includes hours, calendar of events, links, photos, admission fees and directions. Located in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo. |
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Laforet Art and Planning Network - http://www.lapnet.jp/
A variety of exhibits in contemporary art spaces in Jingumae (Shibuya-ku), Roppongi, and Harajuku. Site mostly in Japanese with some English-language navigation. |
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Gallery Koyanagi - http://www.gallerykoyanagi.com/
Small gallery exhibiting photography and prints from Japanese and world artists. Located in Ginza, Chuo-ku. |
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Mizuma Art Gallery - http://mizuma-art.co.jp/
With gallery information, current exhibitions, artists, and archive. Located near Aoyama Gakuin University. |
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Tokyo Station Gallery - http://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/
With listing of current exhibits, hours and admissions, local cultural activities and research, and online galleries. |
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Promo-Arte - http://www.promo-arte.com/
Gallery in Japan specializing in Latin American art and to offer exclusive representation for its artists. Located in Omotesando. Specializing in Latin American art. Includes upcoming exhibits and artist profiles. [English/Japanese] |
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Gallery 360 - http://www.360.co.jp/
Small contemporary art space located in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Site provides exhibition and event schedule, news, and artist biographies. |
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The Tolman Collection - http://www.tolmantokyo.com/
Tokyo publisher of contemporary Japanese graphic art. They have limited edition lithographs, woodblock prints, silkscreens, and etchings, as well as books about their collection. Displays artist portfolios and street map. |
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Nishimura Gallery - http://www.nishimura-gallery.com/
Small gallery in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku. Site features information about current and past exhibitions as well as artist biographies. [English/Japanese] |
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Marunouchi Gallery - http://www.marunouchigallery.com/
Small gallery in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. |
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Pola Museum Annex - http://www.pola-ma.jp/
Contemporary art museum in Ginza, Chuo-ku. Facilities include two cafes. Site mostly in Japanese with some English-language navigation. |
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Gallery Minmin - http://www.galleryminmin.com/
Small gallery in Roppongi exhibiting mostly Western art. Japanese/English bilingual website. |