Museums and Cultural Attractions in Tokyo, Japan

The Asakusa Jinja, also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the 3 Gods), is a 17th century Shinto shrine that honors the 3 Ja... The Asakusa Jinja, also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the 3 Gods), is a 17th ce... The Asakusa Jinja, also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the 3 Gods), is a 17th century Shinto shrine ...

Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon, is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple that dates back to the 7th century AD. Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon, is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple that da... Sensoji, also known as Asakusa Kannon, is Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple that dates back to the 7th ...

Built in commemoration of Emperor Meiji in 1920, the Meiji Jingu is Tokyo's grandest shrine. Built in commemoration of Emperor Meiji in 1920, the Meiji Jingu is Tokyo's gran... Built in commemoration of Emperor Meiji in 1920, the Meiji Jingu is Tokyo's grandest shrine.

The Mori Art Museum in the Mori Tower of Roppongi Hills showcases temporary collections of contemporary art, primarily b... The Mori Art Museum in the Mori Tower of Roppongi Hills showcases temporary coll... The Mori Art Museum in the Mori Tower of Roppongi Hills showcases temporary collections of contempor...

Founded by Yūyo Shōsō in the 14th century, the Zōjō-ji is the headquarters of the Chinzei branch of Jōdo-shū Buddhism. Founded by Yūyo Shōsō in the 14th century, the Zōjō-ji is the headquarters of th... Founded by Yūyo Shōsō in the 14th century, the Zōjō-ji is the headquarters of the Chinzei branch of ...

One of the best museums in Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is housed in a bizarre multi-storey building which is meant to ev... One of the best museums in Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is housed in a bizarre mu... One of the best museums in Tokyo, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is housed in a bizarre multi-storey building ...

Attached to the Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, the Sumo Museum is a small, quirky gallery dedicated to the history of Jap... Attached to the Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, the Sumo Museum is a small, quirky... Attached to the Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, the Sumo Museum is a small, quirky gallery dedicated t...

Yurikamome Fune no kagakukan or Telecom Center. Yurikamome Fune no kagakukan or Telecom Center. Yurikamome Fune no kagakukan or Telecom Center.

A six-story museum shaped like a full-sized ocean liner, unsurprisingly devoted to ships. A six-story museum shaped like a full-sized ocean liner, unsurprisingly devoted ... A six-story museum shaped like a full-sized ocean liner, unsurprisingly devoted to ships.

This small museum hosts a variety of interesting exhibitions in a 1930's house which is a great example of modern archit... This small museum hosts a variety of interesting exhibitions in a 1930's house w... This small museum hosts a variety of interesting exhibitions in a 1930's house which is a great exam...

One of a kind and oddly popular with couples on dates, although you might want to skip lunch before (or after) your visi... One of a kind and oddly popular with couples on dates, although you might want t... One of a kind and oddly popular with couples on dates, although you might want to skip lunch before ...

A temple most famous as the resting place of the 47 Ronin, a famous group of samurai who banded together to avenge their... A temple most famous as the resting place of the 47 Ronin, a famous group of sam... A temple most famous as the resting place of the 47 Ronin, a famous group of samurai who banded toge...

A must for fans of photography, with multiple floors of constantly changing exhibitions of the best photography from aro... A must for fans of photography, with multiple floors of constantly changing exhi... A must for fans of photography, with multiple floors of constantly changing exhibitions of the best ...

A mildly interesting permanent exhibition covering the brewing process in general and the history of Sapporo Breweries, ... A mildly interesting permanent exhibition covering the brewing process in genera... A mildly interesting permanent exhibition covering the brewing process in general and the history of...

Specializes in modern Japanese-style paintings and has a notable collection though only a handful are on display at one ... Specializes in modern Japanese-style paintings and has a notable collection thou... Specializes in modern Japanese-style paintings and has a notable collection though only a handful ar...

Bunkamura-dori. Bunkamura-dori. Bunkamura-dori.

This peculiar institution owes its existence to Japan's peculiar government monopoly on these two substances. This peculiar institution owes its existence to Japan's peculiar government mono... This peculiar institution owes its existence to Japan's peculiar government monopoly on these two su...

A small modern museum of the history of advertising in Japan, run by Japan's biggest ad company Dentsu. A small modern museum of the history of advertising in Japan, run by Japan's big... A small modern museum of the history of advertising in Japan, run by Japan's biggest ad company Dent...