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Tokyo National Museum Tickets

Japan’s oldest and largest museum houses over 110,000 items.

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Highlights

Special points of interest are present in the garden such as the five-storied pagoda, the gravestones of the Arima clan, and the remains of the Jurin-in Azekura Storehouse.
The Global Gallery begins with a survey through the Earth’s history on the first floor and showcases the rich biodiversity found on the planet.
Visit the floors and explore the collection of Korean Art, Chinese Buddhist sculpture, Indian art, and Egyptian art.
The iconic main Honkan building gives an extensive overview of Japanese art and history, encompassing Buddhist art, samurai swords, kabuki costumes, intricate metalwork, and much more.

What To Expect

Explore exhibits a variety of Japanese artwork from ancient times including antique Buddhist statues, painted sliding doors, scrolls, ceramics and maps in addition to cultural items such as masks, costume, armor and weapons. The museum is the largest in Japan and houses 87 national treasures as well as 634 cultural assets. You'll see how the Japanese art has changed over time from the use of clay to the many Buddhist and samurai arts. The Toyokan has an extensive collection of art and antiquities from Asia (South Asia, East Asia and South East Asia) and should really not be missed.

My Tickets

No photography is allowed regarding to any objects indicated by the No photography sign shown on the right.
Persons with disabilities are admitted free of charge along with one attendant.
educational programs for students of elementary, middle and high schools so that they may receive full educational benefits from their museum visits.

Know Before You Go

Operating Hours: 9:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Location

13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan

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