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Toshogu ShrinevsMori Art Museum
Mori Art Museum and Toshogu Shrine are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Toshogu Shrine is the choice of most professionals compared to Mori Art Museum. Toshogu Shrine comes in at #5 in Tokyo with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Toshogu Shrine
Fodor's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo 110-0007
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Fodor's "The real glory of Tosho-gu is its so-called Chinese Gate, at the end of the building, and the fence on either side that has intricate carvings of birds, animals, fish, and shells of every description." Full review
Time Out "Toshogu is dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu, and its style is similar to the shrine in Nikko (also called Toshogu) where he is buried." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This Shinto shrine, which was founded to house the relics of the shogun has miraculously escaped the disasters which have hit Tokyo ... stop to admire the magnificent Chinese-style door." Full review
Frommer's "Come here to pay respects to the man who made Edo (present-day Tokyo) the seat of his government and thus elevated the small village to the most important city in the country." Full review
Mori Art Museum Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Departures
Afar Magazine Frommer's
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-6150
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Fodor's "This museum is one of the leading contemporary art showcases in Tokyo." Full review
Concierge "Large, stylish spaces and an ambitious exhibition program with a strong emphasis on contemporary Asian art."
Travel + Leisure "The museum was designed by Richard Gluckman and houses contemporary Japanese art. The shop is worth the 52-story elevator ride for the colorful textiles." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Often used as the venue for important international exhibitions ... shows are always high quality and tied in with the most current developments in contemporary art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "An ambitious exhibition program with a strong emphasis on contemporary Asian art." Full review
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A great place to check out the Eiffel-esque Tokyo Tower and the elegant Rainbow Bridge.
Departures "One of the best things about this respectable institution, opened in 2003, is the 360-degree vista from the top of the 54-story Mori Tower." Full review
Afar Magazine "Far above the city streets on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Roppongi Hills building, the Mori Art Museum houses contemporary works by primarily Japanese and East Asian artists in a range of mediums." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of Tokyo's top museums, not only because its exhibits are always topnotch, but also because it's the highest museum in the city" Full review
