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The best museums in Shinjuku in January 2026

These are the top 10 best museums in Shinjuku, Japan, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2026. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Shinjuku, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Shinjuku.

Looking for the best museums in Shinjuku? These are the best ones:

  1. Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery1

    Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery

     Shinjuku
    The Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is a significant cultural site located in the Meiji-jingū-gaien Park in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. It offers visitors a chance to explore a collection of paintings dedicated to the late Meiji Emperor. The gallery is easily accessible to the public, making it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the city.
     4.4
    Art & Design Art
  3. 2

    Samurai Museum

     Shinjuku
     4.6
  4. Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum3

    Waseda University Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum

     Shinjuku
    The Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, also known as enpaku, is a unique institution dedicated to the history of dramatic art. It is not just a museum, but also a venue for cultural performances from around the world. This makes it a dynamic and engaging place for visitors who are interested in theatre and performing arts.
     4.3
    Art & Design Art
  5. Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Museum4

    Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Museum

     Shinjuku
     3.4
    History & Anthropology History
  7. Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery5

    Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

     Shinjuku
    Art & Design Art
  8. Nakamura Tsune Atelier Museum6

    Nakamura Tsune Atelier Museum

     Shinjuku
    Art & Design Art
  9. Shinjuku Historical Museum7

    Shinjuku Historical Museum

     Shinjuku
  11. Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates8

    Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates

     Shinjuku
    History & Anthropology History
  12. Min-on Music Museum9

    Min-on Music Museum

     Shinjuku
    Art & Design Art
  13. 10

    Fishing Culture Museum

     Shinjuku
    History & Anthropology History

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