Nikon Museum

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Nikon Museum

A museum where you can experience the technology and tradition of the optical equipment manufacturer “Nikon.”

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Located on the first floor of Nikon’s headquarters, this corporate museum was opened to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary. With the theme of “Tradition and Innovation,” it showcases Nikon’s more than 100 years of contributions to industrial progress through advanced optical and precision technologies.

The museum is divided into four zones: Entrance, Industry, Consumer, and Theater.
In the Industry Zone, visitors can see products and technologies that play key roles in industrial and academic fields, highlighted by a massive synthetic quartz glass ingot—a symbol of Nikon’s technology.
The Consumer Zone features an extensive display of Nikon’s history, from the very first Nikon I model to successive generations of cameras, lenses, and binoculars.
The Theater Zone offers screenings of original films on a large screen and also hosts rotating special exhibitions.
The Entrance Zone includes a museum shop, where visitors can purchase original Nikon-themed items such as T-shirts, stationery, and mugs designed around Nikon cameras.

Highlights

  • A corporate museum where you can experience Nikon’s journey of over 100 years.
  • Enjoy hands-on interaction with actual products.
  • The stunning display of Nikon cameras and lenses through the ages is a highlight.
  • The museum shop offers exclusive original merchandise.

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  • The Consumer Zone showcases a stunning lineup of Nikon cameras and lenses from across the years.

    The Consumer Zone showcases a stunning lineup of Nikon cameras and lenses from across the years.

  • Learn about Nikon’s technologies that have contributed to advancements in a wide range of industries and academic fields.

    Learn about Nikon’s technologies that have contributed to advancements in a wide range of industries and academic fields.

  • At the museum shop, you’ll find camera-themed apparel, stationery, and other original goods.

    At the museum shop, you’ll find camera-themed apparel, stationery, and other original goods.

Official FAQs

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

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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

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Japanese and English signs are available.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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Free Wi-Fi available in the museum.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Lockers are available in the museum to use at no charge.

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Are there any smoking areas?

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Not available.

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Is there parking available for large buses?

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There are no parking or bicycle parking facilities for visitors. Please use public transportation.

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Details

Name in Japanese
ニコンミュージアム
Postal Code
140-8601
Address
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F 1-5-20 Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-6743-5600
Closed
Mondays、Sundays、Holidays
Business Hours
10:00am - 5:30pm(Admission allowed until 5:00pm)
Admission
Free
Access
(1) About 4 minutes walk from JR Nishi-ōi Station.
(2) About 10 minutes walk from Tokyu Shimo-shimmei Station.
(3) About a 12-minute walk from JR, Tokyo Rinkai Line, and Tokyu Oimachi Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)