It's said to be the oldest museum in Japan.
I was lucky enough to see a national treasure from the Jingo-ji Temple on display!
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Tokyo National Museum
Encounter Treasures at Japan’s Most Historical Museum that Features Japanese and Asian Art.
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The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest institution of its kinds in Japan, founded in 1872. The museum is comprised of 6 exhibition buildings, which are Honkan (Japanese Gallery), Toyokan (Asian Gallery), the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, Heiseikan: Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibits, Hyokeikan, and Kuroda Memorial Hall. The museum’s collection features around 120,000 pieces of Japanese and East Asian art and archeological artifacts, including 89 national treasures and 646 important cultural properties. Exhibitions are mainly divided into two categories: regular exhibitions and special exhibitions. Regular exhibitions consist of items in the museum’s collection, as well as items entrusted into the museum’s care by shrines and temples. Special exhibitions are large-scale planned exhibitions that follow a given theme, and they are held 3-5 times per year.
Highlights
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Japan’s most historic museum.
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Museum consists of 6 exhibition buildings.
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The museum’s collection includes around 120,000 items, including national treasures and important cultural properties!.
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Regular exhibitions and special exhibitions held.
Photos
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Exterior of Honkan
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Exterior of Toyokan
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Exterior of the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures
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Exterior of Kuroda Memorial Hall
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Exterior of Heiseikan: Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibitions
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Exterior of Hyokeikan
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Room 11 of Honkan (Sculptures)
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Room 5 of Toyokan (Chinese Bronzes)
Reviews
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A few days ago, I had the chance to visit Ueno and saw the special exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum—'The Eleven-Headed Kannon of Shorinji Temple: The Buddha of Mt. Miwa Faith,' which was shown in Tokyo for the first time. The wooden Buddhist statues on display are all national treasures of Japan, and it's really rare to see them. Because of the pandemic, though, there weren't many visitors, so it felt a bit quiet.
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The collection here is really extensive. It's definitely worth taking your time to explore everything.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 東京国立博物館
- Postal Code
- 110-8712
- Address
- 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 050-5541-8600
- Admission
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1,000 yen, university students 500 yen
※All guests must pre-book their visit online
※Admission free for children under 18 years of age and seniors over 70 years of age (must show passport or other identification to prove age)
※Please confirm separately for special exhibits
※Free admission to Kuroda Memorial Hall and Research and Information Center - Closed
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Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, the Museum will be open on that Monday and closed the following day)
※Subject to change without prior notice in order to prevent coronavirus infections. Please check the Tokyo National Museum’s website in advance before visiting. - Hours
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9:30am - 5:00pm (Open until 9:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission available until 30 minutes before closing.)
* Please check the Tokyo National Museum’s website in advance before visiting. - Access
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(1) About a 10-minute walk from the park exit of JR Ueno Station or from the south exit of Uguisudani Station
(2) About a 15-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line’s Ueno Station, or from the Chiyoda Line’s Nezu Station
(3) About a 15-minute walk from the Keisei Electric Railway’s Keisei Ueno Station - Official Website
- Official Website (English)