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Tokyo Art Extravaganza: A 6-Day Journey

Jenny Crawford

Jenny Crawford

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a mesmerizing 6-day art adventure in Tokyo, Japan. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene as you visit renowned museums and galleries showcasing a diverse range of masterpieces.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1
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$63

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$ 3

Yayoi Kusama Museum
Annual exhibitions, lectures & events explore the life & work of a beloved avant-garde artist.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Samurai Museum
Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$50

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$ 3

Ghibli Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
50 - 60 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Suntory Museum of Art
Cozy museum showcasing special exhibitions of ornate lacquerware, textiles & paintings.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
Day 3
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$75

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$ 3

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
Modern gallery showcasing contemporary Japanese design, with rotating exhibits & a museum shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Mori Art Museum
Art museum in the Mori Tower featuring a rotating exhibition of international contemporary artwork.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
23 - 28 min

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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Museum of photography with a large collection of Japanese works as well as international images.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
Day 4
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$39

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$ 3

Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
23 - 28 min

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Day 5
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$49

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$ 3

The National Museum of Western Art
Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
34 - 41 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Permanent & rotating collections of Japanese & international artists in a 1990s landmark building.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 6
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$50

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$ 6

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
40 - 48 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Art deco former residence of Prince Asaka, housing museum hosting temporary art exhibition program.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $347 In total

Activities & Food:$326
Transport:$21