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The National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT)
The National Museum of Modern Art – or ‘MOMAT’ – opened in 1952 and was at the time, Japan’s first national art museum. Today, it houses over 13,000 artworks by Japanese and international artists. Sh...Ota Memorial Museum of Art
The Ota Memorial Museum of Art holds around 14,000 ‘ukiyo-e’ artworks, once the private collection of Seizo Ota V - a former president of Toho Insurance Company. While the name may not be instantly k...Yamatane Museum of Art
Another Tokyo museum in exhibiting a private collection, the Yamatane Museum of Art houses modern artworks by Japanese artists. Founded by the ex-chairman of the Yamatane Art Foundation, Yamazaki Tom...Tokyo National Museum
As Japan’s oldest and largest national museum, the Tokyo National Museum houses a hugely important collections of artefacts and artworks that span all periods of Japanese history. As the repository o...Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Located in the Minato district, the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum an architecturally and historically important art deco building. As the former residence of Prince Asaka, the building is exqui...Ghibli Museum
Dedicated to the much-loved films of Japan’s most famous and successful animation company, Studio Ghibli, this is one of Japan’s most popular museums. Located in the Mitaka district in western Tokyo,...Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
The ancient art of ‘bonsai’ is a traditional Japanese practice that many international visitors will be familiar with prior to arriving in Japan. Intricate and beautiful, bonsai can be appreciated by...MOA Museum of Art
Located in a beautiful location in Atami, Shizouka – around two hours from Tokyo – the MOA Museum of Art holds around 3500 traditional Japanese works of art including three registered ‘National Treas...Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Located in the hometown of Aichi's famous car company and designed by renowned architect Taniguchi Yoshio, the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art houses modern works of art by both Japanese and internati...
