TOKAS Hongo

Kōrakuen & Akihabara


Operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, TOKAS (short for Tokyo Arts and Space) comprises three floors of galleries with the aim of promoting new and emerging artists. There is a regularly changing program of exhibitions, competitions and lectures in media ranging from painting to video art. Check the website before setting out as opening hours can change.

Transportation

  • subway: Mita line to Suidōbashi, exit A1

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