Suntory Museum of Art

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Suntory Museum of Art

A friendly modern Japanese museum with antiques reflecting the beauty in daily life.

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In 1961, then president of Suntory, Keizo Saji, opened the Suntory Museum of Art in Marunouchi. It was moved into the Suntory Building in Akasaka in 1975, then in 2007, the architect Kengo Kuma redesigned it and moved to the current “Tokyo Midtown.” Using a generous amount of Japanese materials such as wood and Japanese paper, it was turned into a relaxing modern Japanese space with natural warmth. On the 3rd floor, there is a museum shop and cafe produced by Kagafu Fumuroya. On the 6th floor, the Genchoan tea room from the former Suntory Museum was transferred. During exhibitions, some days are appointed for serving green tea. Forget the hustle and bustle of city life and have some rest here.

Since its opening, ”Art in Life” has been the basis of the museum. Nearly 3,000 items including national treasures and important cultural properties are curated. Traditional Japanese art such as paintings, ceramics and lacquerware as well as western and Japanese glasses - there is no permanent exhibition but they choose themes and put together each exhibition.

*This is the info as of October, 2022. For the latest news about the Museum, check the website.

Highlights

  • Nearly 3,000 items with main focus on Japanese traditional art, including national treasures and important cultural properties, are curated in this private museum.
  • Located in Tokyo Midtown and connected to Roppongi Station.
  • Various special exhibitions are held under the main theme of “Art in Life.”
  • The architecture was designed by Kengo Kuma.
  • Learning programs and tea ceremonies are held as well.

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Photos

  • Nearly 3,000 items in curation including national treasures and important cultural properties  © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

    Nearly 3,000 items in curation including national treasures and important cultural properties © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

  • Mainly special exhibitions are held
© 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

    Mainly special exhibitions are held © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

  • The interior such as this open space is in modern Japanese style with lots of wood
© 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

    The interior such as this open space is in modern Japanese style with lots of wood © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

  • Tea room, Genchoan 
© 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

    Tea room, Genchoan © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

  • Cafe, Kagafu Fumuroya
© 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

    Cafe, Kagafu Fumuroya © 木奥恵三 (Keizo Kioku)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

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English support available

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

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Re-entry is not allowed.

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Is free WiFi available in the facility?

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Yes, it is.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Yes, they are.

Reviews

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  • Alex Wu

    三得利美術館有繪畫、陶瓷器、漆器工藝、玻璃工藝等一些的企劃展覽,將~生活當中的美,傳達給大家哦

Details

Name in Japanese
サントリー美術館
Postal Code
107-8643
Address
Tokyo Midtown Galleria 3F, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3479-8600
Closed
Tuesdays, during periods of exhibition change-over and New Yearʼs holidays.
Business Hours
10:00am-6:00pm
* Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00am-8:00pm
* Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
Admission
Varies depending on each exhibition (Middle schoolers and younger are free)
Directions
To Tokyo Mid Town:
1) Connected to Toei Subway Oedo Line’s Roppongi Station
2) From Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line’s Roppongi Station, walk 5 min.
3) From Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line’s Nogizaka Station, walk 3 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)