Roppongi is a city of art! The area is full of museums and this time we will introduce three museums you HAVE to visit in Roppongi!
Rediscover the city of Tokyo through manga and anime! Visit the exhibition “MANGA⇔TOKYO”
The anime movie ‘Your Name.’, the manga ‘Sailor Moon’, and Sega’s ‘Yakuza’ video game series ー these famous works that represent Japan’s modern pop culture are all set in the city of Tokyo. So, how is Tokyo portrayed and what kind of stories set around Tokyo can we enjoy from the various works? The answer can be found at the “MANGA⇔TOKYO” exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo!
TOKYO STROLL: A visit to Shirokanedai
In Shirokanedai, Tokyo, you can find two facilities with amazingly large and green parks: the ‘Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum’ and the ‘Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science’.
A refreshing stroll in the forest ー in the middle of Tokyo! The Institute for Nature Study at Shirokanedai
The park of the ‘Institute for Nature Study’ is an urban oasis. You don’t need to travel outside of Tokyo to observe nature and insects. Here you can enjoy the different flowers and other plants changing according to the four seasons. A stroll in the large park is super relaxing! Read all the highlights from our visit to the Institute for Nature Study!
A superb view of Tokyo: Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View
With Tokyo Tower right in front of you and − if the sky is clear − even Mt. Fuji, ‘Roppongi Hills Observatory Tokyo City View’ is one of the most popular observatories in Tokyo. Tokyo City View has two decks, one indoor and one rooftop observation deck − both with their own appeal. Experience both observatories and enjoy the view overlooking Tokyo!