Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum — Attraction in Tokyo

Both inside and out, Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is likely one the most stylish art museums in Tokyo, making it the perfect site for exhibitions exploring fashion and style, as well as culture.

Designed by the British architect, Josiah Conder, the original Ichigokan was built in 1894, as the first office building in Japan.

Though the original building was completely demolished, the building was painstakingly recreated to recapture its original charms, and reopened as Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in 2010.

To both celebrate and perhaps more importantly commemorate the era in which the building was originally l designed and constructed, Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum hosts a collection of late nineteenth century art, featuring works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Odilon Redon, and Félix Vallotton.

The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum usually presents at least three major exhibitions a year, focusing on late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century modern art.

Permanent don’t-miss features here include the interactive Archive Room—where you can learn more about the museum, the building, and the surrounding area—the museum shop, Store 1894, and the museum...

Newly reopened in 2025 after renovation Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is worth your time. The museum specializes in Western art from the late 19th to early 20th century. Its permanent collection includes over 200 works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and woodprints by Japanese artists. The beautiful building is hard to miss - unique red brick construction is housing the collection since 2010. They usualy have quite interesting exhibitions displayed nicely on two huge floors. Count at least 2h to spend here. And be sure to avoid weekends and public holidays - due to the layout (many small rooms) this place gets crowded easily and can be hell. Another thing - you may be a bit disapointed regarding the descriptions if you don’t speak japanese - only some were translated into english. On the other hand, make sure to ask for the discount (¥200) for the ticket if you are a...

The building is beautiful, but the museum itself is not really worth the price except for a few special exhibitions.

There are very few English explanations.

Visitors from the US and Europe can find much better at home.

The restaurant is, however, very good (you need not enter the museum). Prices reasonable considering the elegant atmosphere, and the food is good. Lunch (as is often the case in Japan) is a good bargain.

You cannot order after 13:30, so arrive early. It can be crowded, and service is slow.

There is a beautiful garden, surrounded by restaurants (somewhat overpriced), but there is also a nice casual cafe with...