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Tokyo National Museum

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Fundado en 1872, el Tokyo National Museum es el museo nacional más antiguo de Japón y conserva la mayor colección del país de arte japonés y asiático. Sus fondos se distribuyen en varios edificios de Ueno Park: el Honkan (arte japonés), el Toyokan (arte asiático), el Heiseikan (arqueología y exposiciones temporales) y la Gallery of Horyuji Treasures. La colección reúne alrededor de 120.000 piezas, entre ellas 89 Tesoros Nacionales y 649 Bienes Culturales Importantes. Abarca desde la cerámica del periodo Jomon y la escultura budista hasta las espadas samurái y las estampas ukiyo-e del periodo Edo.

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Getting there

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

Nearest station: JR Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (Ginza/Hibiya Lines), Keisei Ueno Station

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:00
Wed09:30–17:00
ThuToday09:30–17:00
Fri09:30–20:00
Sat09:30–20:00
Sun09:30–17:00

Admission

From £1000

University students ¥500; under-18, over-70, and visitors with disabilities (plus one attendant) free with ID. Special exhibitions have separate, higher pricing.

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How much does Tokyo National Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Tokyo National Museum is £1000. University students ¥500; under-18, over-70, and visitors with disabilities (plus one attendant) free with ID. Special exhibitions have separate, higher pricing.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Tokyo National Museum?
Tokyo National Museum is open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm (last admission 30 min before close); open until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays, except the museum opens on a holiday Monday and closes the following weekday instead. Closed for year-end at 2026-12-26 to 2026-12-31.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Tokyo National Museum?
Tokyo National Museum is located at 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712, Japan, in the Ueno area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are JR Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (Ginza/Hibiya Lines), Keisei Ueno Station.
What can I see at Tokyo National Museum?
El museo más antiguo y grande de Japón, que alberga 89 Tesoros Nacionales y antiguas reliquias del templo Horyuji. Current highlights include Asia en color: un viaje por Asia en Tokyo National Museum (Colorful Asia: Journey through Asia at Tokyo National Museum), Hiroshige: Nuevas perspectivas sobre el Japón del periodo Edo (Hiroshige: New Perspectives on Edo Japan), Neverending Journeys: FINAL FANTASY 40th Anniversary Exhibition.
Do I need to book Tokyo National Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo National Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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