Best Museums Spot List

The Perry Memorial Hall is a museum that illustrates the Perry Expedition (1853－1854), which paved the way to the opening of Japan, and the history leading to it through dioramas and historical documents.

Established in accordance with the wishes of the business tycoon, Kaichiro Nezu, after his death. Antique works of art from Japan and the rest of Asia can be enjoyed here. It also has a Japanese garden with tea houses.

Currently under renovation, and plans to reopen in the autumn of 2016. One of the few museums worldwide focusing on photography and film.

A museum located on the fourth floor of Panasonic Tokyo Shiodome Building. 230 pieces by Georges Rouault, a representative artist of the 20th century, are shown at this museum.

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

This art museum houses many pieces of artwork, mainly paintings, woodblock prints, sculptures, and others that were created by the hands of artists who have a tie with Kawagoe.

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Enjoy the world of science as if you are playing a game

Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station, the Mitsui Memorial Museum features masterpieces of Japanese and Eastern art acquired by members of the Mitsui family over 350 years. There is no permanent exhibition.

A place to appreciate masterful works of glass

This is an admission-free art gallery opened in the Ginza district by Pola Group, which is expanding its cosmetics business, to make this facility the information-dissemination center for art and culture.

Discover Tohoku history and culture

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

*Currently closed

Pola Museum of Art, built in the forests of Hakone, is a glass-encased space where you can enjoy art and nature together.