Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography

The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography is the only museum in Japan devoted to photography and imagery. Occupying a four-floor building in one corner of Ebisu Garden Place, in southwest Tokyo, it houses the largest number of photographs and images/video within the country. The museum operates a year-round programmed of about 20 events, including individual exhibitions of celebrated photographers, exhibitions of original designs and exhibitions of the work of up-and-coming artists.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography was officially opened to public in 1990. It was one of the first photography galleries in Japan not to be dedicated to the works of a single photographer. It boasts a large permanent collection and brings in leading lights of the photography world for regular star-studded shows. Comprised of three exhibition rooms (located on floors B1, 2 and 3) and a screening hall (1F), the museum features a world-renowned collection of an estimated 25,000 items and 60,000 books.

Visitors can peruse the collection of photography books and valuable photographs in the 4th Floor Library for no fee. Ticket Prices: Adults: 500 yen; Ages 6 to 18: 250 yen. Open: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday – Wednesday (Ticket office closes at 5:30); 10:00 am – 8:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays (Ticket office closes at 7:30); Closed on Mondays (Open if Monday is a national holiday, closed on the following day).