Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/26 – 2026/06/26
- Where
- Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Park（13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo）
- City
- Tokyo
- Getting there
- Walk from Ueno Stn (JR / Tokyo Metro)
- Price
- Regular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Walk from Ueno Stn (JR / Tokyo Metro) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Regular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, art lovers, families
Highlights
- Samurai swords and armor galleries
- Rotating national-treasure exhibits
- Serene garden open in spring and autumn
Background & story
Founded in 1872, the Tokyo National Museum holds the country's most comprehensive collection of Japanese art and antiquities.
Good to know
Check current special exhibitions before you go — major ones can sell timed-entry tickets in advance.