ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA: A Mesmerizing Underwater Art Experience
Experience a magical world where art and aquatic life merge in stunning displays of goldfish, light, and sound in the heart of Ginza.
The ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is a unique art space in Tokyo that blends aquatic life with Japanese art and modern design, showcasing thousands of goldfish in stunning displays of light, color, and sound. It's located in the Ginza Mitsukoshi department store, offering a captivating and serene escape.
A brief summary to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM
- 三越新館, 8階 9階入場口, 4 Chome-6-16 Ginza, Chuo City, 4 Chome Ginza, Tokyo, 104-8212, JP
- +813-3528-6721
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
- Thursday 10 am-7 pm
- Friday 10 am-7 pm
- Saturday 10 am-7 pm
- Sunday 10 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Visit on weekdays or early mornings to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the serene atmosphere.
- Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your preferred time slot and potentially save money.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods, monopods, and lighting equipment are prohibited.
- Check for special tickets that may include discounts at the museum gift shop.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is directly connected to Ginza Station via the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line. Take Exit A7, which leads directly into the Ginza Mitsukoshi building. Take the Main Building Elevator to the 9th floor, where you can show your ticket before taking the escalator to the museum entrance on the 8th floor. Alternatively, it's a 2-minute walk via underground passage from Higashi Ginza Station (Asakusa or Hibiya Line) or 5 minutes from Ginza-itchome Station (Yurakucho Line). A single subway fare in Tokyo typically costs between ¥170 and ¥320, depending on the distance.
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Walking
From JR Yurakucho Station, the museum is a 7-minute walk. Head towards the Ginza district and follow the signs for Ginza Mitsukoshi. The museum is located on the 8th floor of the Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building. Once inside the department store, take the elevator to the 9th floor for the museum entrance.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in the Ginza area. A short taxi ride from Tokyo Station to Ginza Mitsukoshi will typically cost between ¥700 and ¥1000, depending on traffic. Be sure to specify the Ginza Mitsukoshi department store as your destination. The museum is located on the 8th floor of the New Building.
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