The Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and the Tokyo Ballet both make regular appearances at this Ueno-kōen landmark, designed by Maekawa Kunio, an apprentice of Le Corbusier. Prices vary wildly; look out for morning classical-music performances that cost just ¥550 to ¥1100. Purchase tickets online or at the box office. The auditorium has cloud-shaped acoustic panels that sound as gorgeous as they look.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is the main venue for Tokyo Haru-sai, a classical-music festival that takes place every spring.
There's also a music library (open 1-8pm Tue-Sat, to 5pm Sun, closed irregularly) where it's free to listen to vinyl (mainly classical but also Japanese and various other ethnic and folk music) on old turntables.