Located in Yoyogi-Uehara, the Koga Masao Museum of Music honors legendary composer Masao Koga and the rich history of Japanese popular music. Koga (1904‑1978) praised for his role in shaping ryukoka and enka – genres that blended nostalgia, lyrical melodies, and the tender melancholy of the Showa era.
On the third floor of the museum you can see his relocated study and Japanese-style room, along with a permanent exhibition showcasing his life and over 1,000 of his beloved melodies.
Other highlights include the Popular Music Hall of Fame which celebrates key figures in Japan’s popular music scene, a music information room, museum shop, and a karaoke studio where visitors can record their own CDs. The museum also hosts rotating exhibitions on various music-related themes, all included with admission. On the first floor, Keyaki Hall hosts concerts and lectures on a variety of topics.
Visitor Information
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Hours: 10:00-17:00
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Closed: Mondays, New Year’s holidays. If a scheduled closing day falls on a public holiday, the museum will be open on the holiday and will close the following day instead.
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Admission: General admission: ¥550
High school and university students: ¥440
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥220 - Website: https://www.koga.or.jp/
About a 5‑minute walk from Yoyogi‑Uehara Station (Odakyu Odawara Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line).