Art Gallery sights in Tokyo
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Mori Art Museum
Enviably ensconced atop Mori Tower is the Mori Art Museum, forming one corner of the Roppongi Art Triangle. Exhibitions at this contemporary-art space tend towards the (mind-bogglingly myriad) multimedia variety and are of a consistently high calibre.
Admission to the museum also gets you into Tokyo City View, with 360- degrees' worth of Tokyo. If the floor-to- ceiling windows aren't enough of an eyeful, a roof deck (which doubles as an emergency heli-pad – think Inception) is open when weather permits. It costs an additional ¥300.
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Watari-Um
This alternative art space is squeezed into a four-storey building in Harajuku's outer orbit. Regularly changing shows explore a variety of fascinating topics ranging from the conceptual and cultural to the architectural and industrial. Even if the current exhibit isn't your cup of tea, it's worth stopping by to check out the killer bookstore on the ground and basement levels.
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National Art Center Tokyo
With 42 gallery spaces, this is one of the largest museums in Japan. And there are no permanent collections, which makes it the go-to spot for many of the world's most engaging exhibitions. The structure itself is also a work of art. Designed by Kurokawa Kisho, the beautifully curvaceous facade reveals an eye-catching realm of cantilevered cones within. You'll find a wonderful art library on the top floor, and a branch of celeb-chef Paul Bocuse's Michelin-starred restaurant hovering over the grand lobby.
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House of Shiseido
Often showcases modern decorative objects and artfully crafted items of consumer consumption.
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Ginza Graphic Gallery
An interesting graphic design showcase funded by one of the country's biggest printing conglomerates. The gallery hosts workshops and talks by visiting artists, covering everything from tiny typography to monumental architecture.
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