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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

ArchitectureDesignOpen until 7pmSee website for pricingRoppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line)

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is a design museum in the Midtown Garden of Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, opened in 2007 and designed by architect Tadao Ando with fashion designer Issey Miyake as founding director. Its folded-steel roof, inspired by Miyake's "A Piece of Cloth" (A-POC) concept, sits atop a structure that is roughly 80% below ground. The venue runs rotating thematic exhibitions in Gallery 1 & 2 exploring how design shapes daily life, alongside smaller collaborative shows in Gallery 3.

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Getting there

Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

Nearest station: Roppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line), Nogizaka Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

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Hours

Mon10:00–19:00
TueClosed
Wed10:00–19:00
ThuToday10:00–19:00
Fri10:00–19:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

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Admission varies by exhibition. Current Gallery 1&2 show: general ¥1,700, university students ¥800, high school ¥500, junior high and under free. Gallery 3 shows are frequently free.

Nearby

Suntory Museum of Art

Art1 min walk

The National Art Center, Tokyo

ArchitectureFree5 min walk

Mori Art Museum

Art9 min walk

teamLab Borderless

Design14 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT cost?
Ticket prices for 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT change by season and by exhibition. Admission varies by exhibition. Current Gallery 1&2 show: general ¥1,700, university students ¥800, high school ¥500, junior high and under free. Gallery 3 shows are frequently free.. See the museum's website for the current rates and any concessions.
What are the opening hours of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT?
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is open Daily 10:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30), closed Tuesdays. Also closed for New Year holidays (Dec 27, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027), Nov 21-23, 2026 for maintenance, and other installation periods between exhibitions.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT?
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is located at Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, in the Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Roppongi Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line / Toei Oedo Line), Nogizaka Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line).
What can I see at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT?
Tadao Ando's half-buried steel-roofed gallery in Tokyo Midtown, co-founded with Issey Miyake to explore design in everyday life. Current highlights include Mechanical Wonders 2026, Possibilities of A Piece of Cloth: TYPE-XVII JAXA Project by A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE, Time.
Do I need to book 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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