Best of TOKYO

The 5 Best Sights & Galleries in Tokyo

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular sights & galleries in Tokyo.

“Discover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest sights & galleries in Tokyo.”

4.4 Score

7-chōme-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.4/5 rating on Google Maps (21810 reviews).”

4.5 Score

13-9 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.5/5 rating on Google Maps (30583 reviews).”

4.3 Score

3-1 Kitanomarukōen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-0091, Japan

Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.3/5 rating on Google Maps (7494 reviews).”

4.5 Score

1-chōme-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan

Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.5/5 rating on Google Maps (19411 reviews).”

4.6 Score

Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5-chōme−9−９ Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1

Popular, immersive museum known for its colorful, futuristic digital art installations & photo ops.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (28808 reviews).”