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Tokyo National Museum

ArtHistoryArchaeologyClosed · Opens 9:30amFrom £1000JR Ueno Station

Fondé en 1872, Tokyo National Museum est le plus ancien musée national du Japon et possède la plus vaste collection d’art japonais et asiatique du pays. Réparties dans plusieurs bâtiments du parc d’Ueno – le Honkan (art japonais), le Toyokan (art asiatique), le Heiseikan (archéologie et expositions temporaires) et la Gallery of Horyuji Treasures –, ses collections réunissent environ 120 000 objets, dont 89 Trésors nationaux et 649 Biens culturels importants. Elles couvrent notamment les poteries de l’époque Jōmon, la sculpture bouddhique, les sabres de samouraï et les estampes ukiyo-e de l’époque d’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.

Nearby

National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural History4 min walk

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

ArchitectureFree4 min walk

National Museum of Western Art

Architecture5 min walk

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Local History37 min walk

Visitor Information

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?
Le plus ancien et le plus grand musée du Japon, qui abrite 89 Trésors nationaux ainsi que les anciennes reliques du temple Horyuji. Current highlights include Une Asie haute en couleur : voyage à travers l’Asie au Tokyo National Museum (Colorful Asia: Journey through Asia at Tokyo National Museum), Hiroshige : Nouvelles perspectives sur le Japon de l’époque d’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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