Description

• This museum collects and displays valuable cultural assets from Japan and the East.
• There are six exhibition halls, and it would take a whole day to explore them all.
• It also has a good reputation for the contents of special exhibitions held for a limited time.

Reviews by situation

“Relaxing alone” Recommendation score: 7 /10

Many of the works are designated national treasures or important cultural properties, and even just staring at them is educational. There are many visitors, but the exhibition space is vast so the density isn’t too much of a problem.


“Kids will love it” Recommendation score: 4 /10

It may be a little difficult for children, but it’s a facility where you’ll generally find more to look at than to read.


“As a date” Recommendation score: 3 /10

If you have a common hobby you’ll enjoy it, but with so many exhibits it’s a facility intended for long stays.


“Fun with friends” Recommendation score: 3 /10

If you have a common hobby you’ll enjoy it.

Business Hours

AM9:30 to PM6:30 (Friday, Saturday)
AM9:30 to PM4:30 (Others)

Closed Days

Every Monday (if Monday is a holiday, the next weekday)

English Support

Even the detailed descriptions in the introduction are written in English. Guidance is also provided in multiple languages, including English.

Fees

One adult…1000yen (cash / credit card / SUICA / and more)

Access

You can get there in about 5 minutes on foot from the park exit of Ueno Station (JR lines). If you arrive at Ueno Station on Metro Ginza Line or Hibiya Line, first aim for JR Ueno Station or Ueno Park. The Tokyo National Museum is located at the back of Ueno Park.

Main limited-time events

See the official website.

Official website

https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en

Nearby spots

National Museum of Nature and Science
Exhibits related to natural science from Japan and the world are held, including a life-size model of a dinosaur skeleton.

Ueno Zoo
This is Japan’s oldest zoo, and the giant panda exhibit is very popular.