15 Best Museums in Tokyo

Tokyo’s museums run from the serious to the silly: dinosaur halls at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno one day, the pastel poop of the Unko Museum the next. The teamLab shows sell timed entry, so book those first.

2.Tokyo: teamLab Planets TOKYO Digital Art Museum Entry Ticket

Discover the magic of teamLab Planets Tokyo, an immersive digital art museum full of interactive installations, stunning visuals, and sensory delights for all ages.

★ 4.6

“So immersive. Very memorable art experience. One of our favorite Tokyo moments. Semi-outdoor so dress warm. Your pants need to roll past your knee for one exhibiy”

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3.Art Aquarium Museum GINZA Ticket

See goldfish transformed by light, color, and Japanese-inspired design at Art Aquarium Ginza, a compact, photo-friendly Tokyo exhibition.

★ 4.6

“A very cute experience at the Art Aquarium Museum. Beautiful displays. Loved the tropical varieties of fish ~ a must see for families 🎏”

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7.Tokyo National Museum

Explore samurai armor, Buddhist art, woodblock prints and more at Tokyo National Museum, with practical tips on tickets, timing and the Ueno Park location.

★ 4.7

“There is no need to stop by the ticket office. You can simply show the QR code on your voucher and go right in. It was very convenient!”

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11.Ninja Experience in Tokyo (Family & Kid Friendly)

Discover the ultimate Ninja Experience in Tokyo! Perfect for families and kids. Immerse yourself in ancient Japanese traditions and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“excellent activity overall but were grouped with another family with 4 kids who overpowered our own child and despite not payign themselves were still involved. it took away from our experience think each group if children should have mandated number of paid adults as this…”

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12.Tokyo Samurai Experience Sword Cutting Tameshigiri

Discover the ancient art of sword cutting in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in the world of samurais and experience the thrill of Tameshigiri. Click now for an unforgettable adventure!

★ 5.0

“Unfortunate parts. Came with my family of 5 assuming we would all be able to do the cutting with the Katana. Was informed after we started that my teenagers (15 & 16) could not participate in the cutting part. Did experience everything else though. Sensei…”

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15.Samurai Sword Experience in Tokyo for Kids and Families

Experience the thrill of samurai sword training in Tokyo! Unleash your inner warrior and create unforgettable memories with your family. Click now for an epic adventure!

★ 5.0

“This included a short lesson from a descendant of samurai. Basically he does a demonstration, gets a group to practice with wooden swords (and foam ones for kids), then you get a crack with a replica sword (not sharp). It consists of 3 movements, but…”

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4.5Tokyo Trick Art Museum Admission Ticket$7.59 4.7Tokyo: Kid-Friendly Ninja Class at the Samurai Ninja Museum1.3 hours$56 4.9Tokyo National Museum Private Tour2 hours$96 4.9Asakusa Sword Experience-includes Museum Ticket (1785)$137.69 4.6Tokyo National Museum Ticket$4.45 4.5Anime Studio Experience$128.75 4.7Tokyo: National Museum & Ukiyoe History Private Tour in Ueno2.5 hours$74 4.8Private Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Tour5 hours$193 4.5Tokyo National Museum Private Tour by Government Licenced Guide$103.87 4.9Samurai Ninja Museum Shinjuku:Guided Tour & Ninja Experience1 hour$28 5.0Tokyo ART Walking: National Museum and Yanaka ART Area$96.75 5.0Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI MUSEUM TOKYO Shinjuku$22.70 5.0100th Anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Edo in Focus: Japanese Treasures from the British Museum$14.50 4.5Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan Museum Guided Tour150 - 210 minutes$87 5.0Tokyo: Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan Museum Guided Tour$84.70 4.5Japan Football Association museum tour at blue-ing!1 hour$25 4.7Samurai Ninja Museum Asakusa:Samurai Sword Lesson for Family2 hours$63 5.0Samurai Ninja Museum Shinjuku: Samurai Sword Lesson & Tour2 hours$85 5.0Tokyo: Anime & Manga History Walk and Museum Visit Tour3 hours$40 5.0Tokyo National Museum: Star Lecturer’s In-depth Lecture and Dialogue with Millennia of Civilization3 hours$59.39 4.7Japan Football Association Museum Tour at blue-ing!$25.25 5.0Tokyo National Museum and Ueno Ukiyo-e History Guided Tour$108.04 4.0SMALL WORLDS Miniature Museum Japan$33.96 5.0Samurai Museum in Tokyo Shinjuku Ticket and Pass$28.10