Tokyo’s art scene is extensive and vibrant, and there’s always so much to see. Whether you want to see some traditional Japanese art or a modern exhibit, here’s a list of exhibitions happening in Tokyo that are worth checking out.
October Tokyo Art Events
The Life of Things: An Exhibition by Isaji Yugo
Experience Yugo Isaji’s The Life of Things at Jinny Street Gallery. Explore the art of everyday materials and join the special opening night event on January 18.
| Date & Time | Jan 11-Feb 08・16:00~・The opening event for The Life of Things will take place on January 18th, 2024, at NININI Cafe. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Jinny Street Gallery |
Brooklyn Museum Ancient Egypt Collection Exhibit at Mori Arts Center
Over 150 artifacts from Brooklyn Museum's ancient Egyptian collection are coming to Japan to be displayed at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in their new exhibition, "Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt from Brooklyn Museum."
| Date & Time | Jan 25-Apr 06・10:00-18:00・Open 10:00-20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and days before holidays, Last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥2600 for adults, ¥1900 for high school/junior high students, ¥1300 for elementary students |
| Location | Mori Arts Center Gallery |
| More Info | Prices vary for weekends, holidays and advance tickets |
'This Must Be The Place' Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight, the photographer and mastermind behind the Tokyo Weekender instagram is hosting a fundraising exhibition in Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Dec 3, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・10:30-21:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hotel Indigo Shibuya |
Pokemon x Kogei Art Exhibition
Experience the world of Pokémon in a new light through the "Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft" exhibit at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Twenty artists create unique art pieces that mix traditional craftsmanship with modern pop culture. From vases to sculptures and even kimono, the exhibit features over 70 pieces. Special events and a pop-up cafe will also be available during the exhibition period.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2024-Feb 2, 2025・10:00-19:00・Exhibit closes at 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a holiday |
| Price | ¥1800 for general tickets |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Gallery |
| More Info | Pre-sale tickets and online tickets can be purchased in advance for a discount |
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo National Museum
Celebrate 50 years of Hello Kitty with this new exhibition at the Tokyo National museum featuring the largest collection of Hello Kitty merchandise, collaboration pieces and original video content all exploring Hello Kitty's design evolution throughout the decades and her global cultural impact.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2024-Feb 24, 2025・09:30-17:00・Open until 19:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, Last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | General: ¥2000 (¥1800 advance), University students ¥1800 (¥1600 advance), Junior/Senior High students: ¥1600 (¥1400 advance), Elementary students: ¥1000 (¥800 advance) |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
'Synesthesia - The Five Senses Interacting Through Art' by Akihito Okunaka
The WHAT MUSEUM will host an interactive exhibition featuring Akito Okunaka's balloon sculptures, inviting visitors to experience art through their five senses.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Closed on Monday (last entry 17:00) |
| Price | ¥1,500 for adults / ¥800 for university students and vocational students / Free for high school students and younger / ¥1,000 for water pillow workshop event / ¥2,500 for exhibition passport |
| Location | WHAT MUSEUM 1st floor SPACE 2 |
T2 Collection 'Collecting? Connecting?' Exhibition
The T2 Collection Exhibition will showcase around 35 artworks, including pieces from artists Tatsuo Miyajima, Kohei Nawa and Reijiro Wada.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Enter by 17:00 |
| Price | ¥1,500 |
| Location | What Museum |
MOT Collection at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum’s 30th anniversary with MOT Collection, showcasing works by Leiko Ikemura, Mark Manders and more.
| Date & Time | Dec 14, 2024-Mar 30, 2025・10:00-18:00・Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, closed on the next weekday) and New Year Holidays (December 28th to January 1st, January 14th, February 25th) |
| Price | ¥500 for Adults / ¥400 for University and vocational school students / ¥250 for High school students and those aged 65 and over / Free for Junior high school students and younger |
| Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time
Explore Ryuichi Sakamoto’s immersive sound installations in Tokyo, showcasing his avant-garde works and collaborations at MOT from December 21.
| Date & Time | Dec 21, 2024-Mar 30, 2025・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | General Admission: ¥2,400 / University Students, Vocational Students, and Seniors (65+): ¥1,700 / Middle and High School Students: ¥960 / Elementary School Students and Younger: Free |
| Location | MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO |
| More Info | Closed on Mondays (open on January 13 and February 24), December 28 to January 1, January 14, and February 25. |
