Suntory Museum of Art

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Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea

First major Tokyo showing in ~30 years of the Itsuo Art Museum's collection, from classical calligraphy fragments and tea utensils to paintings by Yosa Buson and Matsumura Go Shun.

Now showing16 Sept – 8 Nov¥1,700

The Art of the Lotus Sutra: To Create Is to Pray

Lavishly decorated sutras, Buddhist statues and paintings inspired by the Lotus Sutra, tracing how devotion to the text shaped Japanese art from antiquity to today.

Upcoming12 Dec – 7 Feb 2027¥1,800

KIRIKO: The Sparkle of Japanese Cut Glass

First of the museum's Roppongi 20th-anniversary shows: kiriko, the hand-cut glass born in late Edo Japan from admiration of European cut glass, shown through technique and production centres.

Upcoming10 Mar 2027 – 16 May 2027¥1,700

Shiba Kōkan's World

Second Roppongi 20th-anniversary show, on Shiba Kōkan (1747/48-1818), the Edo artist who made Japan's first etched copperplate prints and took up Western painting methods. Title provisional.

Upcoming23 Jun 2027 – 15 Aug 2027¥1,700

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Visitor Information

How much does Suntory Museum of Art cost?

Standard adult admission to Suntory Museum of Art is ¥1,700. Admission varies by exhibition; typically ~1,700 yen adult (1,500 advance), 1,200 university student, 1,000 high school student; elementary/junior-high students free.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Suntory Museum of Art?

Suntory Museum of Art is open Open 10:00-18:00 Mon, Wed-Thu, Sat-Sun; Fridays until 20:00. Closed Tuesdays, during exhibition change-over periods, and Dec 29-Jan 1.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Suntory Museum of Art?

Suntory Museum of Art is located at Tokyo Midtown Galleria 3F, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8643, Japan, in the Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Roppongi Station (Toei Oedo Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) and Nogizaka Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line).

What can I see at Suntory Museum of Art?

Suntory's collection of Japanese art (lacquerware, ceramics, textiles) in a Kengo Kuma-designed space in Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi. Current highlights include KIRIKO: The Sparkle of Japanese Cut Glass, Shiba Kōkan's World and Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea.

Do I need to book Suntory Museum of Art 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 Suntory Museum of Art?

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.