Neighborhood
Suntory Museum of Art
ToggleThe Suntory Museum of Art was designed by Kengo Kuma to fuse Japanese tradition and modernity and create a space that serves as an inviting “urban living room.” This museum’s collection of 3,000 paintings, ceramics, lacquerware, dyed textiles, glassware, and more, are centered on Japanese art and the theme of “Art in Life.”
Billboard Live
ToggleBillboard Live Tokyo in Roppongi is a fantastic live music house hosting premiere artists from Japan and around the world. This venue also serves delectable seasonal dishes and offers an ample selection of quality drinks. The high-transparency glass behind the stage, meanwhile, gives guests gorgeous views of the Tokyo nightscape as the music plays.
Musée Tomo
ToggleOne of most significant collections of contemporary Japanese ceramic art in the world. The Museum was founded in 2003 by Tomo Kikuchi, one of country’s greatest supporters of ceramic arts as a way to showcase the work of outstanding ceramic artists to the world.
Shiba Park
ToggleEstablished in 1873, this is one of the first five public parks in Japan and offers perfect views of Tokyo Tower. The park is built around Zojoji Temple (the one featured in Wolverine) and holds an ancient tomb built in the fifth century. Around 200 cherry blossom trees grow around the tomb and near the pond, and at night when Tokyo Tower is lit up, the scenery takes on a magical feel.
Tokyo Tower
ToggleTokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower where visitors can see as far out as Mount Fuji on a clear day. At 333 meters, it is the second-tallest structure in Japan. The structure is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower that is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations.
Dover Street Market Ginza
ToggleA fashion concept store found and directed by Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo from Comme des Garcons created in 2012 around the theme of “beautiful chaos”. The store has six floors showcasing the full collection of Comme des Garcons and brands from all over the world including upcoming Japanese brands.
Ginza Chuo-dori Shopping Street
ToggleLined with boutiques and department stores, Chuo-dori Street is the main shopping artery that runs through Ginza. Visit on weekends when the street is closed to automobile traffic, becoming a ‘pedestrian paradise. ‘ Ginza is the playground of Tokyo’s bourgeoisie, and Chuo-dori Street is at the heart of it all.
Kabukiza Theater
ToggleThe Kabukiza Theater in Ginza is an icon of kabuki, with frequent performances that change in program on a monthly basis. It also features a permanent interactive exhibition where you can learn about this UNESCO-recognized enduring art form. Explore high-end boutiques, Japanese shops and popular department stores such as Ginza Six, Tokyu Plaza, Matsuya, Mitsukoshi, and Wako.
Imperial Theater
ToggleThe Imperial Theater produces a wide variety of performances every year, including Western musicals such as Les Misérables, Elisabeth, The Man of La Mancha, and Miss Saigon, as well as spectacular shows by Japanese entertainers such as King & Prince – Johnny’s Island. The auditorium can accommodate up to 1,900 people, while the ninth floor houses an art museum with a rotating exhibition.
Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
ToggleFor over a century, the all-female theater troupe Takarazuka Revue has been entertaining audiences in Japan. The troupe’s performances are a mix of Western-style musicals, French cabaret, and high-kicking precision dancing and are characterized by elaborately choreographed numbers and over-the-top costumes with glitter and feathers. Takarazuka Revue has a huge and dedicated fanbase across Japan, particularly with women, who make up the majority of its audiences.
