SCAI THE BATHHOUSE

SCAI ザバスハウス

Ueno & Yanaka · Nezu Station (Chiyoda line)

Why we recommend it

A leading contemporary art gallery built inside a converted 200-year-old public bathhouse in Yanaka, representing established names such as Lee Ufan and Anish Kapoor alongside younger artists. The building itself, keeping its bathhouse roofline and proportions, is as much a reason to visit as whatever show is on.

How to book: Walk-in during gallery opening hours; no reservation required for viewing current exhibitions, listed on the official English site.
English: yes
Price band: ¥
Allow: 45 min
Group size: Open to individual visitors, free admission
Station: Nezu Station (Chiyoda line)
Verified: 2026-09-25

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