Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo

Name: Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 3-7-6 Jingumae, Tokyo, 150-0001, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3402-3001

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Facts and practical information

The Watari Museum of Contemporary Art, commonly referred to as Watari-um, is a museum of contemporary art located in Shibuya, Tokyo. Founded by Shizuko Watari and opened in 1990, the museum is near Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. ()

Local name: ワタリウム美術館 Coordinates: 35°40'15"N, 139°42'47"E

Address

3-7-6 Jingumae渋谷区 (千駄ヶ谷)Tokyo 150-0001 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3402-3001

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Day trips

Watari Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Omotesandō, Omotesando Hills, Meiji Jingu Stadium, Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

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Shopping, Shopping district
Omotesandō, Tokyo
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Omotesando Hills, Tokyo
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~1820 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Meiji Jingu Stadium, Tokyo
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Meiji Jingu Stadium stands as an iconic sport venue with a storied past and vibrant present. Constructed in 1926, this historic ballpark has been a centerpiece of Japanese baseball, hosting countless games and fostering a deep-seated love...
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Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo
8 min walk • Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Aoyama district of central Tokyo, Japan. It is the spiritual home of Japanese rugby union and the headquarters of the Japan Rugby Football Union.
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Museum, Art museum
Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, Tokyo
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35°40'4"N • 139°42'25"E
Kiddy Land, Tokyo
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Cemetery
Aoyama Cemetery, Tokyo
16 min walk • Aoyama Cemetery is a cemetery in Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The cemetery is also famous for its cherry blossoms, and at the season of hanami, which many people would visit.
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Bridge, Architecture
Jingūbashi, Tokyo
15 min walk • Jingūbashi, lit. Shrine Bridge, also known as Harajuku Bridge or Harajuku Cosplay Bridge, is a bridge that passes over the Yamanote Line between Harajuku Station and the entrance to the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan. Formerly a pedestrian bridge, it is now open to traffic.
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Museum with Japanese and East Asian art
Nezu Museum, Tokyo
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Togo Shrine, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Tōgō Shrine was established in 1940 and dedicated to Gensui The Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō shortly after his death. This shrine was destroyed by the Bombing of Tokyo, but was rebuilt in 1964. It is located in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Watari Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Watari Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Watari Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Aoyama Kumano Shrine, Tokyo (3 min walk), Li can daogaden / urasando-garden, Tokyo (5 min walk), Ura-Harajuku, Tokyo (6 min walk), Jingūmae, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Watari Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Watari Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Jingumae-sanchome • Lines: 神宮の杜ルート, 黒77 (2 min walk)
Kita-Aoyama-sanchome • Lines: 黒77 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gaiemmae • Lines: G (7 min walk)
Omote-sando • Lines: C, Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, G, Z (10 min walk)

Train

Harajuku (16 min walk)
Sendagaya (19 min walk)