Written by TC Team
Do you love contemporary art? Do you love free public transport? Well, Art Week Tokyo (AWT) has both.
What happens?
In collaboration with Art Basel and sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, AWT gives you the chance to hop on and off a bus for free, visiting more than 50 special exhibitions and venues all over Tokyo. There will be galleries, museums, and event spaces participating.
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Some exhibitions and events are ticketed or require reservation, but the rest is free.
Suggested Activity
Become a Samurai in Tokyo
Who doesn't want to swing a sword and emulate the warriors of feudal Japan? Experience being a samurai for yourself in one of the coolest activities in Tokyo. During your intimate lesson, you’ll get to dress up in a samurai outfit and train with a traditional katana (single-edged samurai sword)!
How to get there
Some venues include: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art, The National Art Center, and Scai the Bathouse.
The event provides a free bus service which can transport you from venue to venue. Map here.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Nov 4–Nov 8, 2026
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