TOKYO

TOKYO STATION GALLERY

Discover art inside Tokyo Station, one of Japan’s great transportation gateways

Tokyo Station Gallery is located inside the red-brick Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station, transforming the station into a cultural space through art.

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Art inside Tokyo’s most iconic station building

Tokyo Station Gallery opened in 1988 with the idea that a railway station could be more than simply a place people pass through—it could also become a destination for culture and creativity. The museum occupies part of the Marunouchi Building of Tokyo Station, the iconic red-brick station, which was first completed in 1914, and is now designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. This historic building is widely recognized as one of the country’s most famous railway landmarks. After temporarily closing during Tokyo Station’s major restoration project, the gallery reopened in 2012 with renewed exhibition spaces that highlight both the architectural heritage of the station and contemporary artistic expression. Today, visitors can experience art while also appreciating the atmosphere of a historic railway building that has welcomed travelers for more than a century.

One of the gallery’s most distinctive features is the exhibition space itself. The original red-brick walls and exposed steel beams of the station building remain visible, creating a dramatic setting where architecture becomes part of the artistic experience. Rather than hiding the structure, the design allows visitors to appreciate the building’s history while viewing the artwork. Exhibitions cover a wide range of themes, including modern and contemporary art, architecture, design, and occasionally railway culture. Several exhibitions are held each year, ensuring that the museum constantly presents new ideas and perspectives. This rotating program makes the gallery appealing not only to art lovers but also to visitors interested in architecture, design, and the cultural history of Tokyo.

Located directly inside Tokyo Station, the museum is convenient to visit. Travelers can stop by between trains, during a break from sightseeing, or while waiting for someone in the station complex. From the gallery’s circular corridors, visitors can even glimpse the busy station below, creating an intriguing contrast between the calm museum atmosphere and the movement of one of Japan’s busiest transport hubs. The museum shop offers exhibition-related books and carefully selected design items, making it an enjoyable stop after viewing the galleries. Surrounded by the energy of the station yet quietly devoted to art, Tokyo Station Gallery provides a memorable cultural pause in the middle of a bustling journey through the city.

Address

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo

Phone number

+81-3-3212-2485

Business hours

10:00 am – 6:00 pm / Friday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Holiday

Generally Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday). However, the museum is open on Mondays during the final week of an exhibition and during Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon (mid-August), and Silver Week (mid-September). Also closed during the New Year holidays and exhibition changeover periods.
Please refer to the individual exhibition pages for details.

WEB site

https://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/english/

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