[Tokyo] No.1 in Japan in number of visitors! "The National Art Center, Tokyo"

The National Art Center, Tokyo, is a very large art museum that boasts the highest number of visitors in Japan.
It is characterized by a wavy-shaped glass building designed by Kisho Kurokawa.
Soft sunlight pours into the building through the glass walls, creating an open space that doesn't feel claustrophobic.
The contrast between light and shadow created by the wavy glass is beautiful, and the building itself entertains visitors as a work of art on an overwhelming scale.
Wooden walls in the hallways and walls give a different impression than concrete.
As you can see, the building itself is highly acclaimed for its artistic design, and many visitors come from overseas as well.

One of the largest art museums in Japan, boasting more than 1 million visitors each year

Photo by Dick Thomas Johnson – The National Art Center Tokyo The National Art Center, Tokyo /Size-adapted.

The National Art Center, Tokyo is like a huge gallery that does not have any works in its collection and holds special exhibitions, rather than having its own collection of art works and holding regular exhibitions and special exhibitions like other art museums. This is a new type of museum.
Utilizing its exhibition space, which is one of the largest in Japan, up to 10 exhibitions, including special exhibitions and public exhibitions, are held simultaneously, and have been well received by many people.
In addition, the museum collects, publishes, and provides education on exhibition catalogs and art-related information and materials as an art library, and is attracting attention as a unique art museum.

As the concept is an art museum in the forest, the beautiful park where you can enjoy the expanse of nature with lawns and greenery is also an attraction.
There is also a cafe inside the building, which is popular as a peaceful place where you can relax and enjoy the art.

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