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Fun Outings for Rainy Days -Experience the Latest Aquarium, Photogenic Cafés, and Art Museums in Ginza

The rainy season, it makes us quite hesitant to go outside. Have you ever experienced difficulty in making plans when you worry about the rain? Such the rainy season, We recommend an indoor museum where you can enjoy it no matter the weather. There are many exciting state-of-the-art facilities in Ginza! This time, we’ve selected fun spots where you can experience unique exhibitions and cafes. Why not indulge in the art that can make your heart flutter and help you forget the gloomy mood?

Indulge the Mesmerizing Art in a Mysterious Atmosphere “ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA”

アートアクアリウム 美術館 GINZA(ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA)
Photo by @mitanoe_tan

“ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA” is a facility located in a department store, Ginza Mitsukoshi. The exhibition features goldfish, lights, sounds and scents, and the atmosphere is like stepping into a fantasy world. You can experience a mysterious feeling that mixes all directions such as 3D image, light and sound using the latest technology. The beautiful goldfish swimming in the water tank elaborated one by one seem to be so elegant, so it makes you want to keep looking at them. Photography is welcome as long as you do not use flash. Now, a special early-summer exhibition featuring ‘AJISAI (Hydrangea) Zukushi’ is held until 27th June. Be sure to check out this seasonal exhibition featuring artworks inspired by hydrangeas, available for a limited time.

Opening Hours10:00AM – 7:00PM(On holidays, it’s a same schedule as the Mitsukoshi Ginza department store.)
Address9F Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 4-6-16, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
AccessA 4-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Ginza
URLhttps://artaquarium.jp/

You Can Try the Photogenic Sweets Like Artworks- “LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée”

LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée
Photo by @y__yuka__

You can try awesome sweets that look like works of art in the “LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée”, which is supervised by the pastry chef Hiroshi Hujita who won 2 crowns at the WPTC (World Pastry Championship). The shop’s interior is aptly named ‘Le Musée’ meaning ‘The Museum,’ and is adorned with various art pieces such as sculptures and paintings. You can have a sweet in a stylish and sophisticated gallery-like atmosphere. Their afternoon tea and dessert plates are designed after incredible paintings and resemble true works of art. They are almost too beautiful to eat, so you will be surprised and fascinated by them. Every item on the menu is a highly good reputation for its exquisite taste. Enjoy the beautiful sweets after taking a photo.

Opening Hours11:00AM – 9:00PM(Irregular Holidays)
Address1F 1-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
AccessAn 11-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Ginza
URLhttps://louange-tokyo.com/lemusee/

Perfect for Art beginners! Enjoy a full day of exploration! Wonderful Opportunity for Artwork Photography at “Artizon Museum”

ブリヂストン美術館(Artizon Museum)
Photo by @_______.x0lx

“Artizon Museum”, previously known as the Bridgestone Museum of Art, opened in 2020 as a new museum in Kyobashi, Tokyo. The collection includes well-known masterpieces that most people have heard of or seen before such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Renoir, so even for those new to art, it offers a welcoming and enjoyable experience. In addition, most artworks can be photographed except for a few exceptions. How about keeping the moment while taking photos? From 3rd June to 2oth August, this museum will hold a big exhibition. You can see approximately 250 artworks on display, including the collection of Artizon Museum as well as pieces gathered from both domestic and international sources. There are more must-see sights such as an open cafe and a museum shop that selects unique items. It seems like a place where you can spend the whole day leisurely, forgetting about the time.

Opening Hours10:00AM – 6:00PM(Closed on Monday)
Address1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
AccessAn 18-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Ginza
URLhttps://www.artizon.museum/en/

Base of this trip

  • Hotel Gracery Ginza
    Hotel Gracery Ginza

    3-min walk from Ginza station on the Ginza line / 8-min walk from JR Yurakucho and Shinbashi station