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Tokyo National Museum

Japan’s oldest museum, in Ueno Park, with collections of Japanese art and archaeology across several buildings.

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Address
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito City
Access
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Ueno or Uguisudani Station; about 15 minutes from Ueno on the Ginza or Hibiya Line.
Time to allow
2–3 hours
Hours
9:30–17:00; to 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays before a Monday holiday. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) and 26–31 December 2026.
Cost
Collection exhibitions: adults ¥1,000. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately.

A simple way to visit

  1. Check the exhibition calendar and closing days.
  2. Start with the Honkan (Japanese Gallery).
  3. Rest in the museum garden or café, then walk through Ueno Park.

Make the most of your visit

Pick one or two buildings rather than trying to see everything. Use a Friday or Saturday evening for a quieter visit.

Rainy-day planning

A strong rainy-day choice; the walk across Ueno Park is the only outdoor part.

Check official information ↗

Reviewed 21 October 2026. Time allowances are editorial suggestions. Check current opening conditions before visiting.

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