Tokyo National Museum, Japan's largest, most historic museum

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Metropolis

The architecture of a certain exhibition hall has a bit of European style

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Introduction

If you only have time to visit one art museum, the Tokyo National Museum is the best choice. It is the largest and oldest museum in Japan, with over 89,000 items in its collection, including over 100 national treasures and over 500 important cultural properties. The museum is divided into five independent galleries: the Honkan, the Heiseikan, the Toyo Bunko, the Toyokan, and the Horyu-ji Treasure Gallery. The main building is designed in the traditional Japanese style known as the "Emperor's Crown," and is considered a masterpiece of museum architecture. The National Museum was originally known as the Imperial Museum and changed its name in 1952. The galleries are surrounded by lush green paths, creating a harmonious atmosphere between people, nature, and culture, which is quite different from the typical image of a cold and dull museum.

Address

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Metropolis

Opening hours

9:30-17:00, stop admission 30 minutes in advance, closed on Mondays (postponed for statutory holidays)
In most cases, open hours are extended until 18:00 on Sundays, and until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays
For specific opening hours, refer to the official website.

Transportation

Take JR and get off at Ueno Park Exit or Oguisudan Exit of Uguisudani Station, and walk for 10 minutes; take the subway and get off at Ueno Station or Nezu Station, and walk for 15 minutes; take Keisei Electric Railway and get off at Keisei Ueno Station, and walk for 15 minutes.

Phone +81-3-5777-8600（日文），+81-3-5405-8686(英文）

Website http://www.tnm.jp