The National Art Center, Tokyo

Area

Roppongi / Akasaka

Category

Museum / Gallery Educational tour

The National Art Center distinguishes itself by not having a permanent exhibit -- instead, they have a constantly rotating system of special exhibitions. Some of the past exhibits include those of famous Japanese artists and illustrators such as Kusama Yayoi, known for her polka dot paintings, and Shinkai Makoto, director of the 2016 hit film, “Your Name”. The 14,000 square meter museum is one of the most spacious in Japan, and was built by architect Kurokawa Kisho. Inside, you can also find three cafes and a restaurant that serves special menus that correspond with the exhibitions. At the museum shop, you can find items related to the exhibited artworks and those that are not. Some special items include food and clothes.

Basic Information

Address

7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Phone

03-5777-8600

Hours

＜Exhibitions＞
Monday through Thursday and Sundays: 10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (last entry at 5:30p.m.)
Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. (last entry at 7:30p.m.)
*may vary by exhibition

＜Exhibits organized by artists associations＞
10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (last entry at 5:30p.m.)
 *may vary by artists association

Closed

Tuesdays (following weekday if Tuesday is a public holiday) and year-end holidays

Fee

Varies by exhibit and artists association

Credit Card

Accepted

Website

http://www.nact.jp/english/

Access

FromShinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】Toei Oedo Line / for Roppongi・Daimon
→【Roppongi Sta.】direct access from Exit 7

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / for Ogikubo
→【Kokkaigijido-mae Sta.】Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line / for Isehara
→【Nogizaka Sta.】direct access from Exit 6