Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo audio-guided tour presents you with the Tokyo National Museum, which holds the largest collection of art and archaeological objects of the country. Founded in 1872, it is also the oldest Japanese museum.

National treasures of Japan

Distributed in five spaces, the exhibited works retrace the history and customs of Japan through Buddhist creations, costumes, samurai swords and archaeological artefacts, from Antiquity to the present day. The museum keeps dozens of objects classified as national treasures of Japan, of exceptional value, and hundreds of others classified as important cultural properties. Temporary exhibitions and open-air presentations, in the garden, complete the visit.

What there is to see

The museum offers an exceptional panorama of Japanese culture: crafts, textiles, pottery, weapons, paintings and archaeological objects. There is so much to discover that it is advisable to choose the themes that interest one the most. It is the ideal place to understand the history and the traditions of Japan, in the heart of Ueno Park.

Practical information

The Tokyo National Museum is in Ueno Park, in Tokyo. It can generally be visited all year round according to hours that may vary depending on the season. It is advisable to check the conditions of access and the prices before the visit. Access is on the level.

When was the Tokyo National Museum founded?

In 1872; it is the oldest museum of Japan and it houses the largest collection of art and archaeology of the country.

What can you see at the Tokyo National Museum?

Buddhist creations, costumes, samurai swords and archaeological objects, including numerous national treasures of Japan.