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Upcoming exhibitions and art shows in Tokyo: November 2025

Tokyo Art Week 2025

An overview of upcoming exhibitions and art shows in Tokyo in November. Whether you want to see traditional Japanese art or modern exhibitions, there’s something worth seeing here.

Tokyo Art Week 2025

Tokyo Art Week 2025

Art Week Tokyo (AWT), which has quickly become a key annual event on the Japanese art calendar, returns this year from November 5th to 9th. Designed to showcase the creativity and diversity of the capital’s contemporary art scene, Tokyo Art Week unites more than 50 of the city’s major museums, commercial galleries and independent art spaces via a free AWT bus system connecting all participating venues.

date and time November 5-9
price free
Place

All over Tokyo

More information

Admission to participating museums and AWT Focus requires purchase of tickets

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“Machu Picchu and the Golden Empire of Peru” Exhibition

The Machu Picchu exhibition will feature more than 130 artifacts from ancient Andean civilizations, some of which are on display in Japan for the first time.

date and time November 22, 2025 to March 1, 2026・10:00-18:00・Friday, Saturday and the day before a holiday: 10:00-20:00
price 2800 yen
Place

Mori Art Center Gallery

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Tokyo Design Art Exhibition 2025

DESIGNART TOKYO 2025 will be held from October 31 to November 9, showcasing creativity in design and art. Bringing together global talent, city-wide exhibitions and DESIGNART GALLERY in Shibuya.

date and time October 31 to November 9
price free
Place

Tokyo Media Department

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Sou Fujimoto’s Architecture: Pristine Future Forest

The Mori Art Museum will present “The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Pristine Future Forest,” a comprehensive overview of projects from architect Sou Fujimoto’s design journey.

date and time July 2 to November 9・10:00-22:00・Every Tuesday 10:00-17:00, open until 22:00 on September 23
price Adults 2,300 yen, seniors 2,000 yen, college students and high school students 1,400 yen, children free
Place

Mori Art Museum

More information

Ticket prices vary on weekends and holidays, and there are discounts for online purchases.

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Japan Mobile Show

Mobile Japan 2025 is a celebration of innovation. From cars to bicycles and futuristic concepts, guests can explore new technologies.

date and time October 30 to November 9
price From 1,500 yen
Place

Tokyo International Exhibition Center

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Issey Miyake: Folding forms to create reflective exhibition

Issey Miyake’s “Folded Forms, Formed Reflections” exhibition showcases the hand-folding techniques used by the fashion brand.

date and time September 1st to November 11th
price free
Place

Issey Miyake Ginza/445

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This is the kabuki exhibition

This is Kabuki, held at Kabukiza, inviting guests into the rich world of Kabuki through carefully designed stage sets, costumes and props.

date and time October 1st to November 16th・11:30-19:00・Last admission time 18:30
price 700 yen online, 1,000 yen on the day at the counter, free for preschoolers
Place

Kabukiza Gallery

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Aki Sasamoto’s Life Laboratory

Explore Aki Sasamoto’s 20-year laboratory journey, which combines sculpture, performance and video at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo.

date and time August 23rd to November 24th・10:00-18:00・Last admission time is 30 minutes before closing
price 1500 yen
Place

Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art

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student discount

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The Prism of Reality: Artistic Creation in Japan

The “Prism of Truth” exhibition at the National Arts Center in Tokyo examines and showcases more than 50 artists from Japan and overseas, exploring the art emerging in Japan and how Japanese culture inspired the world between 1989 and 2010.

date and time September 3 to December 8・10:00-18:00・Last admission time is 30 minutes before closing, Friday and Saturday 10:00-20:00, closed on Tuesday and September 24
price Adults 2,000 yen, college students 1,000 yen, high school students 500 yen
Place

National Museum of Art, Tokyo

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Free for junior high school students and below, free admission for people with mobility impairments (including an assistant) with ID

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Thomas Ruff solo exhibition: two pieces each

German experimental photographer Thomas Ruff will hold his highly anticipated solo exhibition “Two of Each” at Koyanagi Gallery in October this year. As the exhibition title suggests, two works from each of his representative series – “Substrate,” “Negative,” “flower.s” and “untitled#” – will be on display.

date and time October 18th to December 13th, 12:00-19:00, November 7th to 9th, 10:00-18:00
price free
Place

Koyanagi Gallery

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Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays (open as usual on Sunday, November 9)

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Bulgari Kaleidos: color, culture and craftsmanship

Luxury brand Bvlgari will hold its largest exhibition in Japan, showcasing more than 350 works, including jewelry and contemporary art.

date and time September 17 to December 15・10:00-18:00・Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, closed on Tuesdays and September 24
price Adults 2,300 yen, college students 1,000 yen, high school students 500 yen
Place

Tokyo National Arts Center

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Gomi Taro Picture Book World Exhibition

Explore the world of picture books at Picture Book World, where Taro Gomi is the author and illustrator of more than 400 books.

date and time August 8, 2025 ~ May 27, 2026・10:00-18:00
price free
Place

Mika Lilio Ichibankan

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Other internal exhibitions require a separate Mikka admission fee

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The Mystery of the Groom’s Hermès Hunting Hunt

Luxury design house Hermès will host an immersive and fun puzzle event at Toranomon Hills Station Tower within Tokyo Node.

date and time November 14th to 24th・Experience time is about 70 minutes
price free
Place

Tokyo Node Toranomon Hills Station Tower

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Advance registration required

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Horror Exhibition: The World of Cinematic Art

This exhibition focuses on Japan in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing the art of Japanese horror films through interactive spooky displays.

date and time October 11th to November 9th, 11:00-21:00, last admission time is 30 minutes before closing; open until 18:00 on November 9th
price Advance tickets: 2,200 yen for adults, 1,700 yen for high school students and under; same-day tickets: 2,400 yen (adults), 1,900 yen (for high school students and under)
Place

Tokyo Solamachi

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Graphic Tokyo by Parco Tokyo

Parco and R11R’s fourth art project will feature more than 200 artists showcasing a variety of illustration and graphic design styles.

date and time October 10th to November 10th
price free
Place

Ikebukuro Parco

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Ebisu Beauty Painting Exhibition ft. Hirohiko Araki

To celebrate its 135th anniversary, Ebisu Beer has collaborated with “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” artist Hirohiko Araki for a special exhibition.

date and time September 10th to November 30th・12:00-20:00・Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 11:00-19:00
price free
Place

Ebisu Brewery Tokyo

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