Tokyo Fuji Art Museum: Samurai Art & Western Paintings Ticket

Five Centuries of Western Art & Samurai Aesthetics in One Tokyo Museum

You walk through samurai armor and five centuries of Western paintings in one museum, with a special jewelry collection on display. Your admission ticket covers all exhibitions. The museum opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. daily except Mondays. Plan to arrive by 4:30 p.m. to have time inside, and bring comfortable shoes. The collection spans multiple floors and galleries.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

• Arrive at Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
• Explore Western oil paintings collection
• View Samurai Art special exhibition
• See exquisite jewelry collection display
• Finish visit by 4:30 p.m.

The experience

Hands turn the pages of a catalog in the lobby, fingers trace the edge of a frame, someone pauses in front of a canvas for longer than they expected to. That's the Fuji Art Museum on a Saturday afternoon: people moving through 30,000 artworks at their own pace, no rush, no group waiting behind them. The museum opened in 1983 and holds everything from Renaissance oil paintings to contemporary photography, Japanese ceramics, lacquer ware, armor and swords. The special exhibition running through December focuses on samurai art and the warrior aesthetic of feudal Japan, so if you're in Tokyo between now and late fall, that's the draw.

The permanent collection is the real reason to go back. Five hundred years of Western paintings, Renaissance through postmodernism, fills the galleries, and the photography section alone justifies an afternoon. There's also a jewelry collection on special display that most visitors don't know about. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Reception closes at 4:30 p.m., so you need to arrive with at least thirty minutes to walk through. The museum is closed Mondays, and if a Monday is a holiday, they close Tuesday instead. It's near public transportation, fully wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller if you're traveling with small children.

Your ticket gets you into everything: the samurai exhibition, the permanent galleries, the jewelry display. No separate fees, no time limit once you're inside. The space is designed so you can spend two hours or four hours. There's no pressure to move through. If you're staying in central Tokyo and have a free afternoon, this is the kind of place where you can actually stand in front of a painting and think about it.

What’s included

• Admission to Tokyo Fuji Art Museum.
• entry to the permanent collection of 30,000 Japanese, Eastern and Western artworks spanning paintings, prints, photography, sculptures, ceramics, lacquer ware, armor and swords.
• access to the special samurai art exhibition (through December 22, 2024).
• access to the jewelry collection on special display.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (23 and older) · Youth (16 to 22 years) · Child (6 to 15 years): free · Under 6: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

Is this one for you?Right for anyone with a free afternoon in Tokyo who wants to see serious art without arranging a guided tour. You move at your own pace through five centuries of Western paintings and a major samurai exhibition, and the fixed admission price means no surprises at the door.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 22 years); Child (6 to 15 years): free. Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Entry to the permanent collection (Western paintings from the Renaissance to the 20th century, Japanese artworks, photography, ceramics, lacquer ware, armor and swords) plus the current special exhibition on samurai art and the jewelry collection on display.

When is the samurai art special exhibition on?

October 12, 2024 through December 22, 2024.

What are the opening hours?

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Reception closes at 4:30 p.m., so arrive by then if you want time to walk through. Closed Mondays. If Monday is a holiday, the museum closes Tuesday instead.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby. Strollers and prams are allowed.

How long should I plan to spend there?

That depends on your pace. The collection is large enough for a two-hour visit or a four-hour one. There's no time limit once you're inside.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed inside.