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The Light Spreads Out, and Glittering Things Start Appearing All Around Me

Kusama's work seen through the theme of light, from 1950s drawings to recent mirror rooms and metallic sculptures where light becomes the work itself.

Now showing8 Oct – 31 Jan 2027¥1,100

Visitor Information

How much does Yayoi Kusama Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Yayoi Kusama Museum is ¥1,100. Children 6-18: JPY 600; under 6 free. Advance online booking required — no walk-in or door sales.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Yayoi Kusama Museum?

Yayoi Kusama Museum is open Thu-Sun and national holidays, 11:00-17:30, entry only in six timed 90-minute slots booked online in advance (tickets released on the 1st of each month for entry two months later). Closed Mon-Wed, and closed between exhibitions (e.g. 31 Aug - 7 Oct 2026) plus over New Year.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Yayoi Kusama Museum?

Yayoi Kusama Museum is located at 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0851, Japan, in the Bentencho, Shinjuku area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are Ushigome-Yanagicho Station (Toei Ōedo Line), Waseda Station (Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line) and Kagurazaka Station (Tokyo Metro Tōzai Line).

What can I see at Yayoi Kusama Museum?

Yayoi Kusama's own five-storey Shinjuku museum, timed-entry only, rotating twice-yearly shows of her polka-dot infinities. Current highlights include The Light Spreads Out, and Glittering Things Start Appearing All Around Me.

Do I need to book Yayoi Kusama Museum 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 Yayoi Kusama Museum?

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.