10 Interactive Art Museums To Visit In & Around Tokyo

Immersive art is now the go-to for many people trying to experience art in an extraordinary way. Why not take the family along for the ride?

If you have kids and think art museums are off-limits, think again. Traditionally, art museums were high-brow places where you could look, but not touch. But thanks to pioneers like Yayoi Kusama, more institutions are shifting toward experiential art—art you can see, hear, touch and sometimes even taste or smell. Today, several interactive art museums in and around Tokyo encourage visitors of all ages to engage with the artwork actively.

With more participation, the lines between the art, artist and audience tend to blur, creating a richer and more memorable experience for everyone. If you’re considering a different vibe for your next family day out, why not explore one of these 10 playful and inspiring spots?

1. Immersive Museum Tokyo

This museum allows the observer to experience traditional art in a fresh way. Famous pieces are often juxtaposed and adapted digitally, allowing even the youngest viewer to sink into an art-inspired dreamscape. Exhibitions rotate regularly, presenting celebrated pieces from Van Gogh to Hokusai.

2. Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

Chihiro Iwasaki’s art is synonymous with gentle beauty and innocence. Several pieces are displayed for you to enjoy at your own pace. This museum leans more toward a traditional art-viewing experience, with less interactivity in the exhibits themselves, but it still offers plenty for curious minds. There’s a library and playroom onsite, and for budding picture book artists, interactive workshops are held where visitors can learn Iwasaki’s signature watercolor painting techniques.

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Every Monday (unless it’s a national holiday), New Year’s holidays, Feb. 1 to mid-March, every two months during exhibition changes.
Admission: Adults: ¥1200; Child (18 and under): Free!
Address: 4 -7-2 Shimoshakujii, Nerima City, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

3. Play! Museum

The concept behind this family-friendly museum is that art is meant to be enjoyed through play. The museum annually offers four special exhibits, celebrating classic picture books, manga and art. Past exhibitions have featured works by Eric Carle, Winnie the Pooh and One Piece. There’s also an adjoining playground that promotes a different style of play, but note that it charges a separate fee.

Hours: Weekdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.); Weekends: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Last entry 5:30 p.m)
Closed: Check the website for updates
Admission: Adults: ¥1800; University Students: ¥1200; High School Students: ¥1000; Elementary & Junior High Students: ¥600; Child (5 and under): Free!
Address: Green Springs W3, 3-1 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

4. Tokyo Trick Art Museum

Looking for an easy laugh? Tokyo Trick Art Museum lets you experience 3D paintings that change according to the angle you look at them. Don’t be afraid to strike a pose with each piece. Friendly staff are on hand to offer tips on how to take that perfect pic.

Hours: 11 a.m.– 9 p.m. (Last entry 8:30 p.m)
Closed: Subject to change (check website for updates)
Admission: Adults (15 and over): ¥1200; Child (4–14): ¥800; Child (3 and under): Free!
Address: Dex Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall, 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

5. Art Aquarium

Now for a wild card—an aquarium that’s also an art museum! If your kid can be trusted to enjoy kingyo (goldfish) without putting their hands in the tank, then this is the place for you. Here, goldfish swim in dazzling displays including giant fishbowls, stone lanterns and “waterfall” type tanks.

6. Yayoi Kusama Museum

No list of interactive art museums in Japan would be complete without including vanguard Yayoi Kusama. Instead of letting mental illness dictate her pace, Kusama produced art in spite of it. Her repetitive patterns encourage viewers to “erase” themselves and immerse themselves in the art. Please note that there are strict rules for photographing artwork.

Hours: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Admission: Adults: ¥1100; Children (6-18): ¥600; Under 6: Free!
Address: 107 Bentencho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo (Google Map Link)

7. Team Lab Planets Tokyo

Since 2001, the Team Lab group has been behind the massive popularity of immersive art in Japan and around the world. At Team Lab Planets, kids and adults can explore nature-inspired digital exhibits barefoot. Prepare to get your feet wet as the art changes with your body movements. Jumping, touching and coloring are all allowed, but go slow to avoid being overwhelmed.

Hours: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. (Last entry 9 p.m.)
Closed: Subject to change (check website for updates)
Admission: Adults: ¥3800; Junior High & High School Students: ¥2800; Child (4 – 12): ¥1500; Child (3 and under): Free!
Address: Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

8. Ghibli Museum

With all the fuss about AI hacking Hayao Miyazaki’s trademark anime style, why not witness his masterpieces in the flesh? Ghibli Museum is especially accommodating for young children, treating them as independent guests. According to Miyazaki, this breezy museum is not “arrogant, magnificent, flamboyant or suffocating.” And you can ride the Cat Bus!

Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Last entry 4 p.m.)
Closed: Every Tuesday
Admission: Adult: ¥1000; Child (13–18): ¥700; Child (7–12): ¥400; Child (4–6): ¥100; Child (3 and under): Free!
Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

9. Enoura Observatory

Have a teenager who’s after a museum with a different feel? Enoura Observatory provides an immersive experience where art, architecture and nature collide. With breathtaking views over Sagami Bay, this museum is more for quiet contemplation of how the structures interact with the natural environment, particularly at sunrise and sunset. There are also stages for occasional Noh performances, so check the website before visiting.

Hours: Sep. to Jul.: 10 a.m.–1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.; Aug.: 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m. (Last entry 45 minutes before closing time.)
Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, New Year’s holidays and other temporary closures (check website for details)
Admission: Adults (12 and over): ¥3300–¥ 3850, Children under 12 are not allowed entry due to the nature of the facility.
Address: 362-1 Enoura, Odawara, Kanagawa (Google Map Link)

10. Hakone Open Air Art Museum

At Hakone Open Air Art Museum, sculptures dot the natural landscape. Children can freely roam and climb the “hands-on art,” whimsical structural pieces like the “Woods of Net” and the “Symphonic Structure.” Inside the museum are permanent exhibits dedicated to veterans like Pablo Picasso and others, so keep an eye on the kids then.

Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Open all year round!
Admission: Adult: ¥1800–¥2,000; High School Student: ¥1400–¥1600; Child: ¥600–¥800; Child (under 3): Free!
Address: 1121 Ninotaira, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa (Google Map Link)

Where are you heading next? For an artsy family adventure, be sure to bookmark this list of interactive art museums in and around Tokyo!

10 Interactive Art Museums To Visit In & Around Tokyo - Savvy Tokyo (2025)