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About

The Tokyo National Museum was established in 1872 and is Japan's largest and oldest museum in the country. It is also the largest art museum in Japan too.  The museums goal is to house and preserve Asian art with a focus on Japan.  The museum houses over 100,000 objects, 87 Japanese National Treasures and over 500 Cultural Properties important to Japan.  To house, preserver and display all these objects the museum is made up of 6 different buildings specialize in different types of art and exhibitions.  The museum is easily accessed by Ueno station (an easy 10 min. walk) and all information is provided in Japanese, Chinese, English, French, German, Korean, and Spanish.

The Tokyo National Museum is in Ueno Park. See Ueno Park for more nearby attractions.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Ueno

13-9 Ueno Park
Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 Japan

Tel: 03-5405-8686

5-10 min. minutes walk from Ueno Station.

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (until 8:00 p.m. on most Fridays, until 6:00 p.m. on most weekends and holidays)

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday) and New Year Holidays

Cost: 18+: 620 yen | Uni Students: 410 yen | Under 18, over 70: Free

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Tokyo National Museum Homepage