Art, Culture, Lifestyle: 10 Places to Discover Marunouchi’s Creative Side

1. Marunouchi Street Gallery

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Kohei Nawa
2012

Launched in 1972 as part of an effort to revitalize the area through contemporary art, the Marunouchi Street Gallery is an ongoing creative project that has transformed Marunouchi-Nakadori St., the main street of the Marunouchi district, into an open-air museum. Lined with contemporary sculptures and striking installations set against a backdrop of modern architecture, the avenue showcases works by internationally renowned artists that rotate every few years, providing visitors with a fresh artistic experience with each visit. A stroll along this art-filled street transforms any ordinary walk into a cultural encounter, inviting you to experience creativity as an integral part of city life.

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Marunouchi-Nakadori St.,
3 minutes from Tokyo Station

2. Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo

Housed within a beautifully restored 19th-century red-brick building, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, presents world-class exhibitions that focus on modern art from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The elegant galleries seamlessly blend historical architecture with thoughtful curation, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. A visit here weaves together history, design, and fine art into one enriching cultural experience.

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Marunouchi BRICK SQUARE (Marunouchi Park Bldg.),
4 minutes from Tokyo Station

3. TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE MARUNOUCHI

More than just a bookstore and a creative lifestyle store, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE MARUNOUCHI is a stylish cultural hub. Its sleek interiors, curated selection of books and magazines, and adjoining cafe make it a haven for readers and creatives alike. Visitors can browse a selection of design goods, discover new titles and magazines of all themes, or simply relax with a drink while soaking up the refined atmosphere.

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Marunouchi Bldg. 3-4F,
2 minutes from Tokyo Station

4. MARUZEN MARUNOUCHI MAIN STORE

A beloved name in Japan’s literary scene, MARUZEN MARUNOUCHI MAIN STORE serves as the flagship of the historic bookstore chain. Spanning four spacious floors, it houses a vast range of Japanese and English books, along with stationery, cultural goods, and travel souvenirs. The in-store Cafe 1869 by MARUZEN (3F), overlooking Tokyo Station, offers a peaceful retreat to pause and reflect after browsing.

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Marunouchi Oazo 1-4F,
1 minute from Tokyo Station

5. Spiral Garden

Spiral Garden is a creative concept store and gallery that brings together art, design, shopping, and lifestyle under one roof. Here, you’ll find contemporary crafts from across Japan, along with themed, rotating exhibitions and imaginative displays that invite curiosity and inspire creativity. Whether you come to browse or simply to wander, the space offers quiet moments of discovery amid Marunouchi’s lively urban rhythm.

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Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. 4F,
2 minutes from Tokyo Station

6. TRADMAN’S TOKYO

At TRADMAN’S TOKYO, the ancient Japanese art of bonsai is reimagined for the contemporary age. This sleek, minimalist store showcases living bonsai displays alongside original lifestyle products, apparel, and design items. Through its sensory, hands-on approach, it invites visitors to rediscover the quiet beauty and timeless artistry of bonsai, as well as the resilient culture behind it, in a contemporary context.

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Shin-Tokyo Bldg. 1F,
1 minute from Tokyo Station

7. GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi

Affiliated with Japan’s prestigious Good Design Awards, GOOD DESIGN Marunouchi serves as an exhibition hub showcasing local and international award-winning innovations, curated displays exploring design trends across diverse fields, and special exhibitions organized by Japanese institutions, including art universities. From lifestyle products to technology and everyday essentials, its rotating displays highlight how thoughtful design enhances the quality of modern living. The minimalist, light-filled space encourages visitors to slow down, observe, and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into each creation.

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Shin-Kokusai Bldg. 1F,
6 minutes from Tokyo Station

8. ( Epoi )

Epoi is a boutique devoted to handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and accessories that embody minimalist design and meticulous craftsmanship. Each piece is made in Japan, combining supple materials with subtle, thoughtful details that reflect timeless artistry. The boutique’s calm, gallery-like interior mirrors its design philosophy—elegant yet unpretentious, refined yet functional. Offering collections that strike a balance between beauty and practicality, Epoi appeals to those who appreciate quality, simplicity, and the quiet power of understated sophistication.

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Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. 3F,
4 minutes from Tokyo Station

9. garage TOKYO

Bringing greenery and design into perfect harmony, garage TOKYO is a concept shop where nature meets modern living. Inside, lush plants are thoughtfully arranged alongside elegant interior furnishings and curated lifestyle goods, creating a soothing, organic atmosphere. Each display reveals new ways to integrate greenery into everyday spaces, from compact arrangements to statement pieces that transform a room’s mood. Blending inspiration and tranquility, garage TOKYO encourages visitors to rediscover the comfort and beauty that nature brings to modern city life.

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Marunouchi Bldg. 4F,
3 minutes from Tokyo Station

10. Marunouchi Happ. STORE

Guided by the concept of “a local daily store rooted in the community,” Marunouchi Happ.STORE specializes in showcasing Japan’s rich coffee and beer brewing culture while celebrating craftsmanship from across the country. The shop features a carefully curated selection of coffee and beer labels, along with books and lifestyle products, including limited-edition original Marunouchi souvenirs available only here. Blending heritage with creativity, Marunouchi Happ.STORE offers a flavorful introduction to Japan’s regional diversity and timeless traditions.

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Mitsubishi Bldg. 1F,
2 minutes from Tokyo Station