Unmissable exhibitions in summer 2019 夏の展覧会

  • Published on : 26/06/2019
  • by : S.V.
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A summer of culture: discover the best exhibitions in Japan in summer 2019

This summer, why not enjoy one of the exhibitions selected by Japan Experience during your visit to Japan? Events are mostly in Tokyo, but also in Kyoto.

  • Address: National Museum of Western Art, 7-7 Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
  • Opening: From June 11th to September 23rd, 2019
  • Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 09.30 to 17.30 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays). Closed on Mondays.
  • Access: 2 minutes from JR Ueno Station, in Ueno Park.
  • Adult price: 1,600 yen
  • Find more information on the museum website.

The Matsukata Collection

  • Address: Tokyo National Art Center, 7-7 Ueno-Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007
  • Opening: From June 12th to September 2nd, 2019
  • Opening hours: Open from 10:00 to 18:00 (until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays). Closed on Tuesdays. 
  • Access: Direct access from Exit 6 of Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line), or 4 minutes walk from Roppongi Station Exit 4a (Hibiya Line), or 4 minutes on foot from Roppongi Station Exit 7 (Toei Oedo line).
  • Adult price: 1,600 yen
  • Find more information on the museum website.


Christian Boltanski

  • Address: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F, Roppongi 6-10-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6150
  • Opening: From April 13th to September 16th, 2019
  • Opening hours: Open from 10:00 to 20:00
  • Access: a 4-minute walk from Roppongi Station (Toei Oedo Line) or a 5-minute walk from Azabu Juban Station (Toei Oedo Line).
  • Price: Adult 1,800 yen, students and high school students 1,200 yen, children 4-12 years 600 yen.
  • Find more information on the museum website.

The Science Behind Pixar, Tokyo

  • Address: Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8344
  • Opening: From August 9th to October 14th, 2019
  • Opening hours: Open from 09.30 to 17:00 (until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays). Closed on Mondays.
  • Access: 5 minutes walk from Sanjusangendo-mae bus stop on lines 101, 206, and 208
  • Price: Adult 1,300 yen
  • Find more information on the museum website.

Dress Code, Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

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