The National Art Center Tokyo [Tokyo]

【The National Art Center Tokyo summary】

The National Art Center, Tokyo opened in 2007 as the fifth national art museum in Japan. Designed by world-renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa, it is a new concept of contemporary art museum without a collection. The museum is designed to coexist in harmony with nature, with a light-filled design and a view of the trees from inside the building.

It is one of the largest museums in the country and has several large exhibition rooms, as well as three cafes and one restaurant. Admission to the museum is basically free, and visitors can come and go as they please. However, there is a separate fee for admission to each exhibition room. The museum is also considered famous as the sacred place for the movie “Kimi no na wa” (Your Name). The curtain wall, which undulates like a large wave of glass, is a beautiful feature of the museum.

The atrium has a great sense of openness and light, and the chairs in various places allow you to relax. The conical shape of the front entrance, along with the curving beauty of this south side, gives it a unique character.

The second floor café is a futuristic, round floor that looks as if it is floating in the air.

【The National Art Center Tokyo Nearby attractions】

Nogi Shrine, Roppongi, Nezu Museum, Meiji Jingu Gaien, Akasaka Hikawa Shrine

Nogi Shrine [Tokyo]

Akasaka Hikawa Shrine [Tokyo]

【The National Art Center Tokyo Access】

Manager’s Comments

The design of the New National Art Museum itself is a work of art. Even if you don’t spend money on special exhibitions, there are several free exhibitions that are enjoyable enough. The elegant interior and sophisticated design are impressive, and the space is beautiful from every angle. There are more visitors from overseas than expected, perhaps due to the influence of anime?

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The National Art Center Tokyo

22-2, Roppongi 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

※No parking is available.

Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station, Aoyama Reien direction ticket gate exit 6 (directly connected to the museum)

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THE NATIONAL ART CENTER, TOKYO

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