Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum (三菱一号館美術館) is a red-brick jewel set against the glass-and-steel verticality of the Marunouchi financial district. Originally designed in 1894 by the influential English architect Josiah Conder, it was the first Western-style office building in the area. Although the original structure was demolished in 1968, it was meticulously reconstructed in 2010 using Conder’s original Queen Anne-style plans, complete with approximately 2.3 million bricks and traditional masonry techniques. Following a major renovation period that concluded in early 2025, the museum has been updated with state-of-the-art facilities while preserving its late-19th-century aesthetic.

The museum’s curation focuses primarily on Western modern art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period that mirrors the building’s own history. Its most celebrated holding is a premier collection of over 250 graphic works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Beyond the galleries, the museum offers a sophisticated “lull” in the form of the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Plaza—a lush, English-style courtyard garden—and Café 1894. The café is housed in a soaring, wood-paneled space that originally served as a bank’s banking hall, making it one of the most atmospheric dining spots in the capital. Whether you are there for the Post-Impressionist masterpieces or the architectural heritage, the museum remains an essential cornerstone of Tokyo’s cultural landscape.

Visitor Information
Address	2-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 (Google Maps)
Opening Hours	10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fridays and second-to-last weekday of the month until 9:00 PM) Closed: Mondays and New Year’s Day
Price	Varies by exhibition (Typically ¥1,500 – ¥2,000)
Website	Visit Website

Access
Station	Line(s)	Access Details
Tokyo Station	JR Lines / Marunouchi Line	5-minute walk from Marunouchi South Exit
Yurakucho Station	JR Yamanote Line / Yurakucho Line	6-minute walk from International Forum Exit
Nijubashimae Station	Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line	3-minute walk from Exit 4