Metropolitan Art Museum

Far more modern than the other landmarks in Ueno Park, this building is none other than the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum—the first public art museum ever established in Japan. Opened in 1926, its mission was to make art accessible to everyone, and that’s still a success today! The museum offers a vast program of activities and events that attract Tokyoites and visitors alike, such as rotating exhibitions from emerging artists and students to world-renowned names—both from Japan and abroad. Any art enthusiast will love it here, especially when the building itself is a work of art, designed by Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa. You’ll also find two restaurants, a café, and a gift shop—perfect to bring back a unique souvenir!