Tokyo Museums & Gardens
If you only have a limited amount of time in Tokyo, you will need to make a choice from the many interesting museums and beautiful Japanese gardens that you can find in Tokyo city. We will help you decide where to go with this travel guide list of some of the best museums and gardens in Tokyo.
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Ghibli Museum Mitaka: Step into the Magical World of Studio Ghibli
Step into the magical world of Studio Ghibli at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. Discover exclusive short films, play on the giant Cat Bus, and explore the enchanting architecture that brings Hayao Miyazaki’s visions to life.
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Hamarikyu Gardens: Tokyo’s Seaside Oasis Where History Meets Modernity
The Hamarikyu Gardens are a Japanese-style park in central Tokyo where a fresh sea breeze blows. The gardens used to belong to the shogun lords and the Imperial Family, and you can still see some remnants of those days.
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Ueno Park, Tokyo: A Perfect Blend of Culture, Nature & History
The Ueno Park in Tokyo has many temples and museums, and it is one of the most famous places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.
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TeamLabo | An Extraordinary and Wonderful Experience
What will you experience at the teamLab Borderless exhibition in Odaiba, Tokyo? This is a lively description of a visit by a few of our staff to this wonderful digital art museum.
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Fukagawa Edo Museum | Time Travel to the Edo Period!
The Fukugawa Edo Museum is a small history museum where you can be transported back in time to the Edo era. Find out what you can see in this cool little museum!
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Tokyo National Museum | the Oldest and Largest Museum in Japan
The Tokyo National Museum was established in 1872 and is the oldest and largest museum in Japan. The Museum collects houses and preserves a comprehensive collection of art and archaeological object of Asia, focusing on Japan.
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Panasonic Center Odaiba | Facilities for children and adults
A visit to RiSuPia is interesting for everyone who likes to see what the future has in store technology-wise. Both kids and adults will have a fun time exploring this free museum.
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Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo | Surrounded by diverse and beautiful plants
The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A visit to this large garden is a nice break from the cityscape of the surrounding area.
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National Showa Memorial Museum | Beautiful nature and fun events that make the most of it
The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan during the mid to late 20th century.
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Yokoamicho Park, Tokyo | Center of the Sumo wrestling world
Due to the firestorm that tore through the eastern side of Tokyo after the great Tokyo earthquake in 1923, thousands of people died in the area that is now Yokoamicho Park.
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Rikugien Gardens – Tranquil Beauty in the Heart of Tokyo
For those who love Japanese-style landscape gardens, Tokyo is a paradise. Having been the country’s political capital during the Edo period, Tokyo isn’t lacking in beautiful gardens that once belonged to feudal lords.