Tokyo Trick Art Museum Tickets

The Tokyo Trick Art Museum on Odaiba turns optical illusion painting into a full afternoon of silly photography. Every wall is a trap of sorts. Stand in the marked spot, hand your phone to a friend and suddenly you are balancing on a ledge, shaking hands with a samurai or being swallowed by a giant carp. It is small, cheerful and completely unpretentious, and it suits rainy days in Tokyo Bay perfectly.

What makes this one different

Plenty of cities have trick art museums, but this one leans into an Edo period theme. Alongside the classic tilted rooms and 3D animals you will find ninja bursting through paper screens, yokai monsters from Japanese folklore and street scenes of old Tokyo, all painted so that they only resolve properly through a camera lens. Staff are used to helping visitors find the exact angle, and floor markers show where the photographer should stand.

Planning your visit

An hour is usually enough, which makes it easy to pair with the rest of Odaiba. The museum sits inside the Decks Tokyo Beach mall, so Legoland Discovery Center, the Joypolis arcade and the bayfront promenade with its Statue of Liberty replica are all within a few minutes on foot. Go with at least one other person if you can, because the photos are the whole point.

Getting there

Take the driverless Yurikamome line from Shimbashi to Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station, which is a short covered walk from Decks. Alternatively the Rinkai Line stops at Tokyo Teleport, about ten minutes away on foot, and connects through to Shibuya and Shinjuku via the Saikyo Line.

Frequently asked questions

Can you take photos? Yes, photography is the entire idea, and flash is fine in most rooms.

Is it good for young kids? Very. The illusions need no explanation and children tend to race between rooms.

How long does it take? Around 45 minutes to an hour at a relaxed pace.

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