The Suntory Museum of Art exhibits works based on a “Lifestyle Art” theme, challenging visitors to see art in the things around them. The collection—the biggest in Japan—contains exhibits ranging from paintings to lacquerware. The museum also has a traditional Japanese tea room on the 6th floor where visitors can participate in a tea ceremony held on designated Thursdays (see the website for details).

Information
Location
Tokyo Midtown Galleria 3F, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8643
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Getting there
Direct access from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line (Exit 8) and Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line (via an underground passage). 3 minutes from Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda Line (Exit 3)
Details
10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Prices vary depending on the exhibition. Participation in the tea ceremony is ¥1,000 (50 person limit)
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