This is not Bilbao
MORI ART MUSEUM
The neighborhood's art triangle begins with this museum, located in the modern shopping center Roppongi Hills (because in this city, the hills are made of glass and steel). The heart of the place is the skyscraper Mori Tower and the Mori Art Museum It is the window to the culture of this place. His radius of interest is happily wide: from Tim Burton to ancient Egypt has starred in some exhibitions in this space in recent times. In addition, this building has one of the best observatories in the city, from where you can admire the Japanese capital. Until March focuses on review the work of celebrated local artist Takashi Murakami , one more reason why this stop is a must on an upcoming visit to Tokyo.
THE NATIONAL ART CENTER
It's the place that put Roppongi on the cultural map , when it was inaugurated in 2007. The building, the work of the architect Kishō Kurokawa distributes the interior space like few others. The spaces open to the public at the entrance, bright, airy and full of cafes and tea houses , justify the view in itself. This open spirit is transferred to its artistic essence, since it does not have a permanent collection and hosts retrospectives and exhibitions organized by all kinds of institutions. The public success of this space is overwhelming.
National Art Center
SUNTORY ART MUSEUM
This museum plays a curious contrast. It houses ceramics, paintings and other testimonies of the most traditional Japanese culture and way of life in one of the spaces of tokyo midtown a shopping center that, although it seems impossible, is a temple of good taste, above and current. Getting lost in the nearby shops and restaurants is, more than recommended, unavoidable.
The contrast of the architecture
TOKYO MIDTOWN
Six buildings, some larger than others, make up this place whose concept follows that of an independent city within the city. When one enters it, one wishes not to leave this earthly utopia. There are offices, apartments, Japanese gardens, parks and all kinds of facilities necessary for day to day and restaurants What Yamanoue tempura Y Hirata Bokujō Takumi , delicatessen made from pork with denomination of origin. Sake shops like Fukumitsuya and unbeatable traditional patisseries like Toraya share space in the commercial gallery with gourmet supermarkets. The furniture store Style Meets People is another hot spot. Abroad, hinokicho It is the garden created in the facilities that in ancient times were owned by a relevant feudal lord of the country.
Midtown Garden
** 21-21 DESIGN SIGHT **
nearly a decade ago, Tadao Ando conceived this space dedicated to the architecture and design , made of two interconnected triangular structures , overlooking yet another of the wonderful green spaces in the area, which on many occasions also hosts outdoor art installations. His always careful artistic menu is cornered in these months by a refined approach to the creative universe of Frank Gehry.
An essential art gallery
EXTRA BALL: MOMENTAZO KILL BILL
Do not forget, that it is in Roppongi where you can find Gonpachi , the restaurant that inspired Quentin Tarantino to shoot one of the most celebrated sequences of Kill Bill . Although the restaurant is actually a franchise, this is the one the filmmaker visited. Yes, it is something touristy , but the quality-price ratio of his menu is quite good, the gastronomic offer quite authentic and the photo for social networks is a guaranteed success.
Kill Bill's Restaurant
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