- From innovative cultural venues to a wide variety of exhibitions, the Japanese capital continues to add new attractions for visitors of all ages.
- These include experiencing works of art with all five senses, taking part in a sake tasting and visiting a distillery; carrying out police investigations, and enjoying traditional Japanese comedy…
Tokyo, the cosmopolitan city that embraces both tradition and modernity, is one of those destinations that never ceases to reinvent itself and surprise its visitors. The Japanese capital continues to expand its range of tourist attractions with new openings, exhibitions and experiences that invite visitors to discover the city from very different perspectives.
From now on, even those who have visited before will find new reasons to return: immersive art centres, spaces dedicated to Japanese culture, hotels nestled in nature, refurbished museums and outdoor activities that reveal a lesser-known side of Tokyo.
New attractions to discover a different side of Tokyo
In addition, the Police Museum has reopened its doors to the public in Gotanda with a revamped exhibition, offering visitors the chance to learn about the history of the Japanese police force and some of its most advanced technologies. It includes hands-on activities such as riding a police motorbike or helicopter and carrying out investigative tasks, such as taking fingerprints, amongst others.
Another new attraction is Rêve des Lumières, a cutting-edge digital art space of French origin, which fuses light and sound to allow visitors to experience different works of art through all five senses, including some of the world’s greatest masterpieces of painting.
Lovers of Japanese culture can discover &KASEN, the new hands-on sake experience centre run by the Tamura distillery in the city of Fussa, which boasts a history stretching back over 200 years. This venue features a restaurant, a bar and a shop, all centred around sake, and offers tastings and guided tours.
In addition, the Police Museum has reopened its doors to the public in Gotanda with a revamped exhibition, offering visitors the chance to learn about the history of the Japanese police force and some of its most advanced technologies. It includes hands-on activities such as riding a police motorbike or helicopter and carrying out investigative tasks, such as taking fingerprints, amongst others.
Exhibitions and events until September
Tokyo’s cultural calendar is also packed with new events. One of this summer’s main highlights, running until 27 September, is the ‘Antarctica’ exhibition at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), which marks the 70th anniversary of Japanese Antarctic research. The exhibition offers visitors the chance to explore one of the most fascinating and little-known regions on the planet through scientific materials, photographs and interactive displays.
From 2 to 11 September, the Asakusa district will host a series of owarai (Japanese comedy) performances, one of Japan’s most popular cultural expressions.
Those travelling to Tokyo by 6 September will be able to enjoy a unique event at the Tokyo Tower observatory, 150 metres above ground level. It consists of a videomapping and lighting display superimposed onto the night-time view of the capital, projected onto the observatory’s large windows.