Tokyo National Museum, National museum in Ueno, Japan
The Tokyo National Museum contains more than 110,000 artifacts, including national treasures and archaeological objects from Japan and other Asian nations.
Founded in 1872 during the Meiji period, the museum became the first national institution dedicated to preserving Japanese cultural heritage and artifacts.
The museum displays traditional Japanese art forms through six main galleries, featuring collections of paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, ceramics, and archaeological findings.
Visitors can access the museum from 9:30 to 17:00, with admission tickets available at multiple counters and an audio guide service in different languages.
The Honkan building incorporates Japanese-Western architectural elements designed by Jin Watanabe, representing the Imperial Crown architectural movement of the 1930s.
Location: Ueno-kōen
Inception: 1872
Architects: Josiah Conder, Jin Watanabe
Official opening: April 17, 1872
Architectural style: Japanese-Western Eclectic Architecture, Imperial Crown Style
Operator: 国立文化財機構
Part of: Ueno Imperial Grant Park
Address: 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712
Opening Hours: 09:30-17:00
Phone: 0338221111
Website: https://tnm.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.71865,139.77632
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
Dai Hannya Nagamitsu
158 m
Pine Trees
158 m
Koryū Kagemitsu
158 m
Haniwa Armored Man
158 m
Pitcher with Dragon Head
158 m
Banner for the Kanjo
158 m
Fugen Bosatsu
158 m
Suda Hachiman Shrine Mirror
158 m
Atsu Tōshirō
158 m
Haboku sansui
158 m
Cypress Trees
158 m
Writing Box with Pontoon Bridge
158 m
Akihagi-jō
158 m
Incense Burner with Magpie's Tail-shaped Handle (National Treasure)
158 m
Okadagiri Yoshifusa
158 m
Gen'ei-bon Kokin Wakashū
158 m
Hell Scroll
158 m
Imperial Decree Granting Ecclesiastical Rank of Hōin Daikashō and Posthumous Name Chishō Daishi to Daishi to Enchin
158 m
Merrymaking Under the Cherry Blossoms
158 m
Tokyo National Museum
54 m
Honkan (Japanese Gallery)
43 m
Spoon
158 m
Maple Viewers
158 m
Autumn and Winter Landscapes
158 m
Writing Box with Eight Bridges
158 m
Water Dropper
158 m
Reading in a Bamboo Grove
158 m
Rakuchū rakugai zu (Funaki)
71 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes