The Ancient Orient Museum, Tokyo

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The Ancient Orient Museum, Tokyo

Japan's first museum specializing in the ancient Orient, which exhibits unearthed artifacts from its own archaeological research.

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Located in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, this is Japan's first museum specializing in the ancient Orient. It was established with the aim of conducting research on the ancient Orient, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting materials. It possesses and displays about 5,000 items centered on Western Asia and Egypt, also known as the "cradle of civilization," and South Asia, as well as a large number of artifacts unearthed in academic surveys in Syria.

In the "Collection Exhibition" (normal exhibition), collected items are exhibited by theme, such as "The Oldest Orient" and "Excavation in Syria". It explains from the Old Stone Age to the Sasanian dynasty (3rd to 7th centuries) with a variety of contents including utensils, crafts, and art works. In addition to the collection exhibition, themed special exhibitions and other exhibitions accepted from outside the museum are held about twice a year. An experiential corner held during the summer vacation, such as making ancient Egyptian charms and messages using ancient letter stamps, is also popular.

The attached museum shop sells a large number of original goods with motifs such as excavated artifacts, gods of ancient Egypt, and hieroglyphs.

Highlights

  • Japan's first museum specializing in the ancient Orient.
  • Introducing ancient Oriental culture with a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts unearthed in academic surveys.
  • In addition to the normal exhibition, thematic exhibitions and special exhibitions are held twice a year.

Photos

  • Restored model of a house from about 4-3 thousand years ago

    Restored model of a house from about 4-3 thousand years ago

  • Wide range of exhibits including artifacts from academic surveys

    Wide range of exhibits including artifacts from academic surveys

  • Note paper with a motif of clay tablet documents is perfect for souvenirs

    Note paper with a motif of clay tablet documents is perfect for souvenirs

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

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Not Available (Only some parts of the normal exhibition can be supported)

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

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Not available.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Yes

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    是日本首座以古代東方為主題的專業博物館哦👍

Details

Name in Japanese
古代オリエント博物館
Postal Code
170-8630
Address
Sunshine City Bunka-kaikan 7th floor, 3-1-4 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3989-3491
Closed
New Year’s holiday period. Exhibition changeover period.
Business Hours
10:00am-5:00pm(Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission
Adults 600 yen, High School/College Students 500 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 200 yen
*Prices may change for special exhibitions.
Access
6-minute walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
Credit Cards
Accepted(Admission fee is cash only)
Official Website
Official Website (English)