Tennoz Isle is an island with an area of 200,000 square meters that was originally developed as a fort to protect the city of Edo near the end of the Edo Period, around the 1860s. Before the 1980s, the area was used by corporations for warehouses and distribution centers, before office buildings and other facilities were built. Tennoz has transformed itself from an industrial zone into a cultural hub.

Now, Tennoz Isle is known as an island of art, with a range of shops, restaurants, and office buildings along the canal. Bond Street is Tennoz’s photogenic warehouse district, with an art wall. Terrada Art Complex is a warehouse housing galleries that exhibit contemporary art.

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Places to visit:

• ANOMALY

“ANOMALY” is one of Tokyo’s most progressive contemporary art galleries. The name ANOMALY reflects their mission – to support artists who step outside conventional frameworks. They focus on socially engaged practices, experimental forms, and research-based projects.

Address: 1-33-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

TERRADA ART COMPLEX 4F

Hours: 12:00 ~ 18:00 or11:00 ~ 18:00, 12:00 ~ 20:00 on Friday

Closed: Sunday, Monday, National holidays

• KOSAKU KANECHIKA

“KOSAKU KANECHIKA” is a primary gallery known for presenting Japanese artists with exceptional craftsmanship and strong international presence. Their program bridges traditional techniques and contemporary expressions, introducing works that are both visually powerful and conceptually refined.

TERRADA ART COMPLEX 5F

• MAKI GALLERY / Tennoz I & Tennoz II

TERRADA ART COMPLEX

MAKI Galley was first opened in Tokyo in 2003 to promote works by seminal avant-garde Japanese artists of 1950s to 60s. Then, the gallery has gradually shifted its focus on emerging contemporary artists. They have a gallery in Omotesando as well.

Closed on Sunday and Monday

• PIGMENT TOKYO

Pigment offers a wide range of high-quality art materials from around the world and throughout history to support the diverse expressions of artists. Their collection includes 4,500 pigment colors ranging from traditional natural pigments to pigments produced with technologies.

Opening Hours:       11:00 am ~ 7:00 pm

Closed:                    Mondays except national holidays

Address:                  Terraa Harbor One Bldg. 1F,

2-5-5 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002