Art galleries will gather at Hibiya OKUROJI, an elevated passageway hidden in the back of Hibiya, to present an art fair not bound by existing formats.

Named after its location in the heart of Tokyo’s Hibiya/Ginza district, Hibiya OKUROJI is a 300-meter-long facility that runs under the elevated railroad bridges of JR East (Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Tokaido lines) and JR Tokai (Shinkansen). The iconic brick arches, built in 1910 (Meiji 43) under the guidance of German engineers and modeled after the viaducts in Berlin, are still in use and support the daily operation of the railroads.

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The location, which not belongs to any of the unique districts of Ginza, Yurakucho, Hibiya, or Shinbashi, but has the potential to become a node in each area and supports the daily transportation network while retaining its 113-year history, makes it the perfect platform of contemporary art.

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In an effort to return to the roots of art fairs, the gallery aims to be a place that conveys the excitement of contemporary art to both core art fans and first-time visitors alike, with no barriers in sight. Gallery tours, where visitors can listen to explanations in the gallery owner’s own words, will be held twice a day during the fair period.

The fair will be held during the same period as Art Fair Tokyo, and visitors can visit both fairs on foot. On the first day, March 9 (Thursday), visitors can also enjoy special offers such as cocktails with Art Fair Tokyo tickets and more. 

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We cordially look forward to welcoming all to this new art fair which, as the official copy of Hibiya OKUROJI says, gives you “a sense of excitement that will make connoisseurs want to search for something and a sense of secret hiding places with deep commitment and 100 years of history.”