Beyond infinity and repetition. A one-of-a-kind artistic experience that immerses you in the world of Yayoi Kusama
  • Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
    Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
  • Exterior of the Yayoi Kusama Museum©YAYOI KUSAMA
    Exterior of the Yayoi Kusama Museum©YAYOI KUSAMA
  • Yayoi Kusama, “Flower Obsession” (detail) 2017/2020 Installation view at the Yayoi Kusama Museum 2021©YAYOI KUSAMA
    Yayoi Kusama, “Flower Obsession” (detail) 2017/2020 Installation view at the Yayoi Kusama Museum 2021©YAYOI KUSAMA
  • Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
    Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
  • Yayoi Kusama "Infinity Mirrored Room - A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe" 2020 ©YAYOI KUSAMA
    Yayoi Kusama "Infinity Mirrored Room - A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe" 2020 ©YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
Exterior of the Yayoi Kusama Museum©YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama, “Flower Obsession” (detail) 2017/2020 Installation view at the Yayoi Kusama Museum 2021©YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation View©YAYOI KUSAMA
Yayoi Kusama "Infinity Mirrored Room - A Wish for Human Happiness Calling from Beyond the Universe" 2020 ©YAYOI KUSAMA

The ultimate private art museum enveloped in Yayoi Kusama’s infinite universe
Yayoi Kusama Museum

Located in Waseda, Tokyo, the Yayoi Kusama Museum is a one-of-a-kind institution founded by the world-renowned avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama and operated by the Yayoi Kusama Foundation. Since opening in October 2017, it has promoted and disseminated her art through exhibitions of Kusama’s works and related materials, aiming to advance the arts as a whole.

Through approximately two special exhibitions a year, the museum presents key works from Kusama’s early period to the present, alongside lectures, archival displays, and other multifaceted programs. It seeks to share with the world the universal message Kusama has consistently conveyed through her work—world peace and love for humanity—and to serve as a hub that brings contemporary art closer to everyone.

Immerse yourself in the infinite nets, polka dots, and the immersive worlds she creates. Each visitor will encounter her intense inner universe and leave with new discoveries and inspiration.

Top 3 Highlights

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1. A one-of-a-kind exhibition space and collection of works

The Yayoi Kusama Museum is a special space where you can experience the essence of Kusama’s art. Each floor showcases her paintings, sculptures, and installations, and immersive works such as the "Infinity Mirror Room" in particular captivate visitors. The world woven from vivid colors and distinctive motifs is quintessentially Yayoi Kusama.

Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation view©YAYOI KUSAMA

2. Fully reservation-based for an unhurried visit

The museum operates on a complete, time-specified reservation and capacity system. This avoids crowding and provides a quiet, refined environment where each visitor can take time with the works. Tickets are sold only on the museum website; there are no sales at the door. We promise smooth entry and a comfortable experience.

Yayoi Kusama Museum Installation view©YAYOI KUSAMA

3. Rooftop gallery and museum shop

On the 5th floor, there is an open-air rooftop gallery where you can enjoy Yayoi Kusama’s world outdoors. The museum shop also offers a wide selection of original goods and catalogues available only here. Be sure to stop by as a memento of your visit or as a gift for someone special. The shop is available only to those who have entered with a ticket.

Yayoi Kusama《大いなる巨大な南瓜》2024©YAYOI KUSAMA
 

Other recommended information

At the Yayoi Kusama Museum, we provide information to help all visitors enjoy a comfortable time.
Accessibility: The museum is wheelchair accessible. Please use the elevator to move between floors. On floor MB1, a multipurpose restroom equipped with a wheelchair-accessible diaper-changing table is also available.
Photography: Photography inside the galleries is permitted for personal use only, except for certain works. However, please refrain from using flash, tripods, or selfie sticks.

Notes
Tickets are by advance reservation for a designated date and time, with a capacity limit (90 minutes per session). They are sold only on the museum website and are not available at the museum ticket counter.
There is no permanent exhibition; the displays change with each exhibition.

References

BASIC INFORMATION

Name 草間彌生美術館
(YAYOI KUSAMA MUSEUM)
Address 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Access
Business Hours
【Thu・Fri・Sat・Sun・Public Holiday】

11:00 - 17:30

Closed Days Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (except public holidays)
※ The facility will be closed during exhibition changeover periods, facility maintenance periods, and over the year-end and New Year holidays, so please check the calendar in advance for the latest information.
Parking
Parking: Not available

There are no dedicated parking facilities for cars or bicycles, so please refrain from visiting by car, motorcycle, or bicycle.

Admission fees General: ¥1,100 (tax included) Elementary, junior high, and high school students: ¥600 (tax included)
※ Preschool children are free. No group or disability discounts are available.

Admission is by advance reservation for a specified date and time, with a capacity limit (90 minutes per session).

Tickets for the month after next go on sale at 10:00 (Japan time) on the 1st of each month.
Tickets are sold only on the museum website. Payment by credit card and d払い. No handling fee.
Admission times ①11:00〜12:30 (enter by 11:30)

②12:00〜13:30 (enter by 12:30)

③13:00〜14:30 (enter by 13:30)

④14:00〜15:30 (enter by 14:30)

⑤15:00〜16:30 (enter by 15:30)

⑥16:00〜17:30 (enter by 16:30)

Admission is by advance reservation for a specific date and time with a capacity limit (90 minutes per session). Ticket sales for the month after next begin at 10:00 (Japan time) on the first day of each month.
If safety cannot be ensured due to weather, the 5th floor will be closed. Thank you for your understanding.
Only visitors who have entered with a ticket may use the shop.
Our museum grounds are small, and there is no space to wait before entry. Please refrain from arriving before your entry start time.
Cancellation Policy Cancellations are accepted until 48 hours (2 days) before the start time of each time slot.
Cancellations after that period will not be accepted.
No cancellation fee applies.
Cancellations are handled per order. If you purchased multiple tickets in a single order, all of them will be canceled.
Please note that cancellations cannot be reversed.
If you cancel a ticket paid online, the amount will be refunded via your credit card (via NTT Docomo if you used d払い).
Payment Methods Credit Card・QR Code Payment
Reservation
Official Social Media
Official URL https://yayoikusamamuseum.jp/

FACILITY INFORMATION

Facility Information (Access)
Access
  • Near the station
    Near the station
Facility Information (Usage)
Usage
  • Reservation required
    Reservation required
Facility Information (Smoking)
Smoking
  • No smoking on premises
    No smoking on premises
Facility Information (Support Facilities / Use)
Support Facilities / Use
  • Accessible restrooms
    Accessible restrooms
Facility Information (Conditions / Trends)
Conditions / Trends
  • Small children welcome
    Small children welcome
  • Beginners welcome
    Beginners welcome
  • Solo guests welcome
    Solo guests welcome
  • Children welcome
    Children welcome
  • Seniors welcome
    Seniors welcome
  • Foreign visitors welcome
    Foreign visitors welcome

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment Information (Credit card)
Credit card
  • VISA
  • Mastercard®
  • American Express
  • JCB
Payment Information (QR code payment)
QR code payment
  • d払い

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MAP & ACCESS

Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Waseda Station (Exit 1): about 7 minutes on foot
Toei Oedo Line, Ushigome-yanagicho Station (East Exit): about 6 minutes on foot
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Kagurazaka Station (Exit 2): 9 minutes on foot
Toei Bus 白61: a short walk from the bus stops "牛込保健センター前" or "牛込弁天町".

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