🗺️ Yayoi Kusama Museum

The Yayoi Kusama Museum is a museum dedicated to showcasing the works of the world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. The avant-garde white building consists of five floors above ground and one basement level. The large glass window at the entrance on the first floor is covered with the polka dots that symbolize Yayoi Kusama, leading visitors into a fantastical world filled with her unique artistic personality. Inside the museum, visitors can carefully appreciate Yayoi Kusama's works. The first floor features the reception desk and the museum shop, while the second and third floors serve as exhibition spaces for her works. The fourth floor is an art space equipped with experiential facilities, and the fifth floor is a reading area where visitors can browse books and creative literature related to Yayoi Kusama, along with an outdoor exhibition space. The predominantly white architecture complements Kusama's works, creating a strong artistic impact that deeply attracts visitors to her unique artistic philosophy. In addition to displaying works that use polka dots as a fundamental creative element, the museum also hosts special exhibitions, allowing visitors to appreciate the artist's works from different eras and learn about Yayoi Kusama's life and growth. The museum operates on a fully reserved system with designated dates and times, limiting the number of visitors. The official website is the only ticketing platform. Tickets for visits two months ahead go on sale on the first of each month. Although the visiting time is 90 minutes per session, the limited number of visitors prevents overcrowding, and the spacious building allows ample time to enjoy the art at a leisurely pace. The visiting route starts from the first floor, using a one-way staircase to ascend to the fifth floor, after which visitors can take the elevator down (note that this may change depending on the exhibition content). If the weather is clear, it is recommended to enjoy the view of Tokyo from the fifth floor before descending. Additionally, the museum shop on the first floor offers exclusive merchandise that makes for perfect souvenirs. The museum operates on a fully reserved system with designated dates and times, limiting the number of visitors (90 minutes per session). The official website is the only ticketing platform. For the latest opening information, please check the official website.

A museum that encapsulates the artistic world of the world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. With its unique architectural design, lighting, mirrors, and creatively designed exhibition spaces, it allows people to get closer to and fall in love with Yayoi Kusama's art world. It captivates not only many Japanese but also numerous visitors from abroad. The white-themed building serves as a space where imagination can run wild, enhancing the artistic impact of the works. Due to the complete reservation system that requires designated dates and times with limited entry, visitors can appreciate the artworks quietly and carefully (each session lasts 90 minutes). Entry to the museum is not allowed before the reserved time, so visitors must wait outside, making it advisable to arrive before the designated entry time. The list of exhibited works is available in both Japanese and English. The unique design featuring polka dots and the infinity mirror rooms also appears in the elevators and restrooms. In the shop located in the first-floor lobby, visitors can purchase museum-exclusive snacks, handkerchiefs, and other merchandise.