Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

Condé Nast TravelerAug 26

The capital's arts scene, like the city itself, marches to its own beat.

Japan's oldest museum with world's most comprehensive collection.

12 museums in this story

Ghibli MuseumMuseumQuirky design echoes an Italian villa, photos forbidden inside.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art MuseumMuseumBlend of Deco and Japanese design in a sculpted garden.
Tokyo Station GalleryMuseumGalleries inside the original 1914 station building.
Edo-Tokyo MuseumMuseumFeatures a full-scale recreation of Nihonbashi Bridge.
teamLab BorderlessMuseumMulti-sensory digital art with no walls or map.
Ōta Memorial Museum of ArtMuseumFocuses on ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints and paintings.
Museum of Contemporary Art, TokyoMuseumJapan's largest museum devoted to contemporary art.
The National Museum of Modern Art, TokyoMuseumOne of the finest collections of modern Japanese art.
Tokyo National MuseumMuseumJapan's oldest museum with world's most comprehensive collection.
Mori Art MuseumMuseumSits atop the 53rd floor with spectacular city views.
National Museum of Nature and ScienceMuseumSprawling museum with emphasis on Japan's natural science.
Nezu MuseumMuseumContemporary temple for traditional art with a stunning garden.

Tokyo National Museum