Avec Totoro vous accueillant à l’entrée, découvrez ce musée coloré et original, qui vous apprendra tout sur les films d’animation du Studio Ghibli. Explorez les magnifiques expositions qui expliquent le processus de création des films d’animation, puis assistez à la projection de courts-métrages créés exclusivement pour le musée. Les enfants adoreront jouer dans le Chat-bus en peluche inspiré par le film Mon voisin Totoro, avant de visiter le jardin sur le toit pour admirer la statue de 7 mètres de haut du Soldat Robot du film Le Château dans le ciel. Ne manquez donc pas de visiter le musée Ghibli pour en apprendre davantage sur ce studio d’animation emblématique.
Cet immense musée de science générale, comprenant deux édifices, fut fondé en 1877 et couvre une large variété de savoirs scientifiques, incluant l'évolution des créatures vivantes, l'histoire formatrice de la Terre, la nature et l'astronomie. Il présente un fossile de dinosaure géant, une roche de la lune et le corps empaillé de Hachiko, le célèbre chien Akita fidèle. Si vous ne pouvez pas lire le japonais, apporter un ami japonais qui peut traduire pour vous, autrement la gamme de sites à voir sera limitée.
Le musée national de Tokyo expose une multitude de sculptures, peintures, pièces calligraphiques et objets archéologiques ainsi que des œuvres d'art décoratif. Divisées en sections japonaise, chinoise et coréenne, les collections du musée représentent une véritable conservation artistique de l'histoire et de la culture asiatique. Des expositions, conférences et discussions y ont lieu régulièrement, permettant aux visiteurs d’avoir accès à des informations précieuses à propos du plus grand continent de la planète. Le musée abrite aussi des documents historiques datant des Xe et XIe siècles.
Located in the Taito-Ku area of Tokyo, The National Museum of Western Art is known for its amazing collection of drawings, sculptures and paintings by European artists. Designated a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, the architecture of the main building can be credited to renowned Swiss Architect Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, famously known as Le Corbusier. You can admire the great works of Monet, Cezanne, Manet, Signac and many masters that shaped the history of art. Visitors are treated to the rich artistic heritage of the West during the numerous thematic exhibitions held regularly at the museum's gallery.
Suntory Hall est une des meilleures salles de concert de Tokyo pour la musique classique. Il possède deux salles de concert, le Hall Principal avec une capacité de 2 006, le Blue Rose Hall avec une capacité de 432. La plus grande salle présente principalement des concerts orchestraux et des récitals de grandes orgues, alors que la plus petite salle offre une vaste gamme de différents genres classiques, incluant des concerts d'enfants populaires. Des vins, des cocktails et du café sont disponibles au Bar Intermezzo avant chaque concert et pendant l'entracte.
Ryogoku Kokugikan is one of the largest indoor venues in Tokyo and serves multiple purposes. It hosts a number of local sporting events such as boxing and wrestling, as well as musical concerts. The arena is designed keeping international standards in mind, as a lot of overseas tourists flock here during matches which are held every January, May and September. Refreshment stands serving alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, and easy parking facilities are available. Do not forget to try out the legendary Yakitori which is Japanese style barbecue chicken, served during matches. A visit here is not merely a visit to an arena; it is a taste of a slice of the Tokyo life.
Lixil Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Tokyo Tatemono Kyobashi building. It plays a crucial role in taking emerging artists under its wing, and giving them a platform to showcase their artworks. Established in 1982, the trendy place boasts an eclectic repertoire of exhibitions all year round so check website for details. At this same floor, you can also see contemporary ceramic-artworks at Galleria Ceramica.
A cultural hot-spot located in Kyobashi, the National Film Archive of Japan pays tribute to the Japanese film industry. The center is the nation's exclusive authority on all cinema-related archives, with nearly 40,000 national and international films held in its collection. Interested visitors can browse through their permanent exhibits that include books, periodicals, posters, among several other paraphernalia. There are also special film screenings held at their in-house cinemas, featuring vintage movies, attracting a a large crowd of movie buffs. There is also a library of film books, and other film-related memorabilia on the premises.
Tokyo International Forum is an excellent venue for music, theater, dance performances, cinema and art exhibitions. It consists of four buildings, each with its own venue hall. Live performances are usually staged in Hall A and Hall B. The facilities are marvelous and include a variety of restaurants that cater to a wide range of culinary tastes. Concerts are also sometimes staged in the afternoon and evening.
Gallery Koyanagi is tucked away at the back of the Koyanagi building, on the eighth floor. Here you will find around thirty artistic spaces, all occupied by well-established artists, both local and foreign (Sophie Calle, Rei Naito, Yoon Hee Chang). It's a space that requires time and quiet (it's one of the largest commercial art spaces in Tokyo) and both shall be richly rewarded.
Kobo Gallery is in fact a podium to help showcase some of the best abstract arts from local, national as well as international artists. With more focus on local and national artists, Koba helps in promoting the abstract artists to help build healthier competition. Located in an old fashioned building, the art works keep changing on a frequent basis.