Art & design places

A public museum for literature, picture books, manga and family programmes.

A public art museum in Kinuta Park with exhibitions and making activities.

A free museum of Japanese animation history, production, voice work and digital drawing.

A large metropolitan park with broad lawns, the Setagaya Art Museum and an inclusive playground designed for children to play together.

A spacious contemporary art museum beside Kiba Park, with family programmes and an art library.

A large park with lawns, playgrounds, barbecue, an urban greening garden and the contemporary art museum.

A Tokyo Dome City indoor space combining exhibitions, VR and enquiry or art programmes around space travel.

A public Yoyogi space for family art, music and making, with early-years play and age-based programmes.

A free museum where posters, film and digital displays connect Japanese advertising with changes in society.

An immersive digital-art museum of flowing light and image installations. Check timed tickets before travelling.

A museum of animation, exhibitions, short films and playful architecture. All admission requires advance timed reservations.

An immersive Toyosu museum explored barefoot through water-based works and large gardens. Timed tickets and spare clothes for young children are important.

A museum of original art, manga, short films and outdoor displays from Doraemon and other works. Advance timed booking is required.

Asia's first Studio Tour exploring Harry Potter film sets, Great Hall, Diagon Alley and interactive magic.

An open-air art museum with climb-in sculptures, a maze and family facilities amid Hakone scenery.