THE NATIONAL ART CENTER, TOKYO

This museum boasts one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country and holds various exhibitions. It is also famous for its architectural design which features beautiful curves, designed by Kisho Kurokawa, a titan of the architecture industry.

• 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku
• 10am-6pm (last entry 5:30pm);
  Fridays 10am-8pm (last entry 7:30pm)
• Tuesdays

Suntory Museum of Art

This museum is located within Tokyo Midtown and holds exhibitions of Japanese art that focus on “art in life.”

• 3F, Tokyo Midtown Galleria, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku
• 10am-6pm; Fridays & Saturdays 10am-8pm
• Tuesdays, during exhibition changes, New Year,s holiday

MORI ART MUSEUM

This museum, located on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, holds original exhibitions of Japanese and international contemporary art. It is open until late in the evening, allowing museumgoers to enjoy art after work or dinner.

• 53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
• Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-10pm;
  Tuesdays 10am-5pm
• Open every day during exhibitions

AXIS

A design complex that also serves as a hub for sharing brilliant designs, with galleries, home goods shops, showrooms, and eating and drinking establishments.

• AXIS Building, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
• AXIS GALLERY (4F): Depends on the exhibition; JIDA Design Museum in AXIS (4F): Exhibitions are constantly being held
• Varies depending on the store

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

A facility that holds exhibitions focusing on the everyday. Its directors include the world famous designers Issey Miyake, Taku Satoh, and Naoto Fukasawa.

• Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku
• 10am-7pm (last entry 6:30pm)
• Tuesdays, New Year,s holiday, during exhibition changes

Playing Maiden

A statue of a young woman playing the guitar. It was created to celebrate the recovery of the town of Roppongi after the war and in hope of a brighter future.

Roppongi shopping district logo sign

A logo created to fit the image of “Roppongi, the town of art and design.” Located on Roppongi crossing, the sign lights up in white during the night.

Light Stream

The highway above Roppongi-dori has been transformed into a piece of art! This work uses LED lights to depict a cascade of twinkling stars.

smiley × smiley

Uniquely designed flower beds created to convey the idea of synchronization between people. They are placed on the corner of Roppongi crossing to create a relaxing space.

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

The title of this red bench on Keyakizaka Street comes from a famous jazz piece. It was designed around the concept of wanting to add a feeling of weightlessness.

Smart Street Lights

Street lights equipped with LEDs, cameras, speakers, and signage that utilize AI to collect and analyze data and disseminate information in the event of a disaster.

MAMAN (Mother)

A 10 meter high sculpture of a spider carrying eggs, made with glittering marble. It greets people who visit the square at Roppongi Hills with its overwhelming appearance.

Rose

A giant rose standing high above the people who pass by. The sculpture blooms brilliantly in 66 Plaza as a symbol of the love and beauty of Roppongi Hills.

roboroborobo

A tower in Sakurazaka Park formed by 44 small and colorful robots. At night, the eyes and chests of the robots light up.

Fragment No. 5 -caverna lunaris-

A giant art object located on the lawn at Tokyo Midtown. Its concept of a moon pavilion creates an unusual atmosphere that is out of this world.

ISHINKI (Shape of Mind)

A huge, marble object installed underneath Tokyo Midtown. People can enter the hole to experience the artwork up close.

MYOMU (Key to a Dream)

An imposing, solid sculpture installed in the plaza at Tokyo Midtown which resonates with ISHINKI. The central ring reflects light and shadows from the sun.

Bloom

A beautiful tower emitting blue light at night. A fantastic work named to express the meaning of releasing creativity out into the open.