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Tokyo National Museum, Ueno-Sakuragi 1
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Tokyo National Museum

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The Tokyo National Museum offers a quiet, spacious atmosphere showcasing Japan’s art, archaeology, and cultural treasures. Visitors can expect extensive displays of samurai armor, ceramics, textiles and rotating special exhibitions—ideal for those seeking historical context, photography opportunities, and a contemplative cultural experience.

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Tokyo National Museum in short

When is Tokyo National Museum open?

Mon–Wed closed; Thu 1–5 PM; Fri–Sat 9:30 AM–8 PM; Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo National Museum?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Tokyo National Museum indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Tokyo National Museum cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Tokyo National Museum?

13-9 Uenokoen,Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712,Japan.

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Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens Thu 1 pm.

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Hours

Closed now
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Closed
tuesday
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wednesday
Closed
thursday
1–5 PM
friday
9:30 AM–8 PM
saturday
9:30 AM–8 PM
sunday
9:30 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Tokyo National Museum
  2. 2 Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum · 6 min
  3. 3 Tokyo Kinema Club · 6 min
  4. 4 Ueno Park · 9 min
  5. 5 rébon Kaisaiyu · 14 min
13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan(opens the map)DirectionsTo Ueno-Sakuragi 1Call+815055418600Websitetnm.jp

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 29k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Ueno-Sakuragi 1

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.