A world of art born from paper, ORIGAMI culture spreading its wings to the world
Sumida City of Art museums and museums 東京おりがみミュージアム
Experience the warmth of traditional Japanese culture in Tokyo
【Tokyo Origami Museum】
Tokyo Origami Museum is a facility dedicated to sharing the charm of Japan’s traditional art of origami and spreading its culture around the world.
Operated by the Nippon Origami Association (NOA), it not only exhibits intricate works but also serves as a central hub connecting origami enthusiasts across the globe.
With a mission to present “ORIGAMI” as a universal word and convey its beauty, the museum offers visitors a profound experience—from simple folds to the complex structures that emerge from them.
Top 3 Highlights
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1. Exhibition of Intricate Origami Works
The museum showcases a wide range of origami works, from traditional cranes (orizuru) to modern and complex pieces such as dragons, animals, and tessellations (polyhedra). Exhibits are updated regularly according to themes and events, so there is always something new to discover with each visit.
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2. Origami Classes and Workshops
Origami classes are conducted by instructors certified by the Nippon Origami Association, with courses available at various levels—from basics for beginners to advanced classes aimed at obtaining instructor certification.
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3. Specialized Origami Shop
A wide selection of origami paper in various colors, patterns, and sizes, as well as instructional books for everyone from beginners to advanced users, lets you challenge yourself to create your own original works.
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Facility Information
| Name | Tokyo Origami Museum |
| Address | 〒130-0004 東京都墨田区本所1-31-5 |
| Access |
About 8 minutes on foot from Toei Oedo Line “Kuramae (E11)” Station, Exit A7 About 9 minutes on foot from Toei Asakusa Line “Asakusa (A18)” Station, Exit A2-a (the exit with an elevator is A2-b) About 12 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line “Asakusa (G19)” Station, Exit 4 |
| Hours |
9：30AM～17：30 ※ Office lunch break: 12：30～13：30 Visitors who come during the office lunch break may have to wait. ※ The museum and shop are open during the lunch break as well. |
| Closed days |
Public holidays (excluding Saturdays and Sundays); the Monday following a public holiday that falls on a Sunday. The fourth Thursday of each month (for facility inspection and cleaning). Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30–January 4). ※ We may also be closed due to office circumstances; please contact the office. For closed days, please check the 「Notice of Closed Days」 posted on the right side of the website. |
| Admission | Free |
| Origami classes and workshops |
For schedules and details, please refer to the page below. 「Notices from the Classroom (Origami Classes) - origami-noa」 |
| Official website | https://www.origami-noa.jp/ |
Other recommended information
🔸Origami Carnival: A large-scale annual event featuring works submitted from around the world, with many origami artists and enthusiasts participating.
🔸Origami Day (November 11): A special day to celebrate the art of origami and wish for world peace.
🔸Seasonal workshops: Various events are held according to the season, such as spring origami exhibitions and cherry blossom kusudama-making workshops.
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© NIPPON ORIGAMI ASSOCIATION Co., Ltd.
© NIPPON ORIGAMI ASSOCIATION Co., Ltd.
© NIPPON ORIGAMI ASSOCIATION Co., Ltd.
References
- Tokyo Origami Museum Official Website：https://www.origami-noa.jp/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
東京おりがみミュージアム (Tokyo Origami Museum) |
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| Address | 1-31-5 Honjo, Sumida City, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 03-3625-1161 |
| Official URL | https://www.origami-noa.jp/ |
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FACILITY INFORMATION
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Children welcome
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Near the station -
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Groups allowed
Phone：03-3625-1161