Museums and Art Galleries
Tourist Spots
Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum 東京都江戸東京博物館
MAP P23
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Aside from original documents and copies of Edo-Tokyo historical data and materials, there are exhibits of large-scale models based on pains-taking historical research. (Permanent exhibition)
3Adult ¥600 (¥120 discount)(Permanent exhibition) 61-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku 03-min. walk from JR Ryogoku Sta. West Exit 19:30-17:30 (until 19:30 on Saturdays) *Admitted until 30-min. before closing 2Mondays (following day when it falls on a national/substitute holiday), New Year’ 403-3626-9974 5
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum 江戸東京たてもの園
s holidays 1-c 1-d Shinjuku MAP P51 ［B-3］
An open-air architectural museum where structures such as old merchant homes and bathhouses can be viewed while enjoying nature walks. 3Adult ¥400 (¥80 discount) 63-7-1 Sakura-cho, Koganei City 0Take the bus bound for Musashikoganei from Hanakoganei sta. on Seibu-Shinjuku Line,or take bus #2 or #3 from North Exit of JR Musashikoganei
Sta.and then get off at Koganei Park West stop.5- min.walk from the bus stop 19:30-17:30 (16:30 Oct.-Mar.) *Admitted until 30-min. before closing 2Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national/substitute holiday), New Year’
s holidays 4042-388-3300 5
http://tatemonoen.jp/english/
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography 東京都写真美術館
Works of the art photography and media art selected from around the world are exhibited here.
3Varies according to the exhibition ※No discount, depends on the exhibition. 61-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku (in Yebisu Garden Place) 07-min. walk from JR Ebisu Sta. 110:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Thu./Fri.) *Admitted until 30-min. before closing 2Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national/substitute holiday), New Year’
s holidays 403-3280-0099 5
http://www.syabi.com/e/contents/index.html ※
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo 東京都現代美術館
The key theme of the museum with its approximately 4,500 works has been the development of Japanese art since WWII. Simultaneously, it also added works by young artists who reveal extensively the current state of art. The MOT Collection (regular exhibit) changes several times a year and includes about a hundred pieces each time.
3Adult ¥500 (¥100 discount) (Permanent exhibition) 64-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku 013-min. on foot from A3 exit, Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.(E14) on the Toei Oedo Line. 9-min. on foot from B2 exit, Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.(Z11) on the Hanzomon Line 110:00-18:00 *Admitted until 30-min. before closing 2Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national/substi- tute holiday), exhibition renewal period, New Year’
s holidays 403-5245-4111 5
http://www.mot-art-museum.jp/eng/ ※Check in advance for parking for the disabled.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum 東京都庭園美術館
The museum used to be the residence of Prince Asaka. The house preserves for the modern viewer the art-deco style, which took the European art world by storm in the 1910’
s-30’
s. Surrounded by a green and spacious park, the museum is blessed with an environment that allows one to enjoy the mixture of nature, architecture and art.
65-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku 06-min. walk from Shirokanedai Subway Sta. (I02),(N02) on Mita/Namboku Line 403-3443-0201 5
http://www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp/info/e_index.html *All facilities closed for renovations as of November 1st, 2011 (Reopening scheduled for 2014).
Idemitsu Museum of Arts 出光美術館
s woodland area can be enjoyed. 1-a 2 1 TOKYO SKYTREE TOWNＲ 東京スカイツリータウン® MAP P２ ３ A-4
A new “town with a tower” in the districts of Narihira and Oshiage, where Edo culture continues to live on. It consists of facilities such as the freestanding Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower, the Tokyo Solamachi commercial facilities, an aquarium, planetarium, offi ces, and more.
0Short walk from Tokyo Skytree sta. on the Tobu Skytree Line (Please come using public transportation such as trains or buses) 5
http://www.tokyo-skytreetown.jp/english/
a TOKYO SKYTREEＲ 東京スカイツリー® The tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world boasting 634 meters in height. A view of the entire Kanto region including Mount Fuji on sunny days can be enjoyed from the two observation decks located 350 and 450 meters above the ground. Inside the tower are also shops, cafés, and restaurants. 1Observation decks: 8:00–22:00 (excluding scheduled closed days of the observation decks), Shops: 8:00–21:45 (varies according to the shop) 2Open all year 40570-55-0634 5
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ ;
b TOKYO SolamachiＲ 東京ソラマチ®
A "new downtown-style" commercial facility located at the foot of Tokyo Skytree. Gathered here are 312 shops that serve your fashion, tourism, and eating needs. A view of the tower from up close can be enjoyed while eating on the 30th and 31st dining fl oors. 1Entire facility: 10:00–21:00 / 6–7F , 30–31F: 11:00–23:00 (varies according to the shop） 2No scheduled holidays 40570-55-0102 5
http://www.tokyo-solamachi.jp/english/
c SUMIDA AQUARIUM すみだ水族館 The huge aquarium themed on the sea of the “Tokyo islands”, recreating the waters of the Natural World Heritage site, the Ogasawara Islands, is spectacular. There are also plenty of other sights to see, including the indoor open pool-style tank that lets you see penguins and seals from up close and a laboratory that brings you closer to living creatures.
19:00–21:00 *Admission until 1 hr. before closing 3Adults: 2,000 yen, High school students: 1,500 yen, Junior high / elementary school students: 1,000 yen, Young children (aged 3 and older): 600 yen
403-5619-1821 5
http://www.sumida-aquarium.com/en/ ; d Konica Minolta Planetarium “Tenku” コニカミノルタプラネタリウム
“天空”
Enjoy a realistic walk under the stars in this planetarium operated by a manufacturer of planetariums devices. Visitors can relax on reclining seats made of mesh material and experience a new type of program that consists of an array of lights, sounds, and smells.
111:00 show–21:00 show 3Adults: 1,000 yen, Elementary school students and younger: 500 yen (1,300 yen for all “healing planetarium” relaxation program visitors) 403-5610-3043
2 Sumida Park 隅田公園 “VISIT SUMIDA” Tourism Offi ce) Shinagawa MAP P２ ３ A-3
A time-honored park opened to the public by Yoshimune Tokugawa so that common people could enjoy viewing cherry blossoms there. In spring, it is famous for its grand view of cherry trees in a line that spreads over 1 kilometer, and in summer, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held here. Sports can also be enjoyed on the grounds as there is a marathon course, athletic equipment, and more.
05-min. walk from Asakusa Sta. (G19) (A18) on the Tobu Skytree Line, Toei Asakusa Line, or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line 1Open 24 hours 2Open all year 403-5608-6951(
MAP P19 ［A-1］ ・P41 ［D-2］
Five to six featured exhibitions are held every year, selected from collections of Chinese and Japanese paintings and ceramics. An exquisite view of the Imperial Palace’
3Adult ¥1,000 (¥200 discount) 69 F., Teigeki Bldg., 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku 05-min. walk from the Kokusai Forum Exit at JR Yurakucho Sta. 110:00-17:00 (until19:00 on Fridays) *Admitted until 30-min. before closing 2Mondays (Open when it falls on a national/substitute holiday), exhibition renewal period, New Year’ 4*03-5777-8600 5
http://www.idemitsu.com/museum/index.html
s holidays 61 *Please check beforehand as it may be closed irregularly.: Tourist spot (p59-66) : For details on sightseeing bus routes, please refer to page 12. : Tokyo Transfer Guide 3 Ryogoku Kokugikan 両国国技館 MAP P２ ３ C-1
Where grand tournaments of sumo, the national sport of Japan, are held. Even when there are no main tournaments, visitors can still enjoy the concession stands within the premises. The Sumo Museum, which collects and stores documents related to sumo, is also popular. In addition to fi ghting sport events, there are musical events and more.
02-min. walk from JR Ryogoku Station 110:00–16:30 (varies depending on the tournament) 2Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (varies depending on the tournament) 3Free of charge (when there are no grand sumo tournaments) 403-3623-5111(Nihon Sumo Kyokai) 5
http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/
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