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Tokyo National Museum

(東京国立博物館)

History Museum and Museum

上野, 東京

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in Tokyo
"Samurai armors and weapons in exhibition are awesome."(4 Tips)
"interesting pieces from Japanese history"(2 Tips)
"You get to creat a Kimono postcard for free."(2 Tips)
"... an introduction to Japanese culture. Only 620 ¥"(2 Tips)

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Almog TlumakJune 14, 2016
Best museum I ever been to. Interesting, interactive and available in English! A lot of information and very friendly, with activities for kids from time to time. Don't forget to download the app!!
Upvoted Feb 3
Eric EspirituJuly 1, 2017
The museum is huge. Allocate at least 2-4 hours if you're a museum buff or if you want to maximize the experience. You can get an English audio guide at the ground floor to listen to while walking.
ToryBurchJune 26, 2013
Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi (who also designed New York's MoMA), this minimalist, modern building houses over 300 objects from the 7th and 8th centuries donated by the Horyuji Temple.
Setareh PrzJune 27, 2019
The museum has different buildings and a beautiful garden! It is big and u need some hours to cover all different parts! It’s a good place to know about Japanese culture, art, samurais!
RachaApril 23, 2019
The Museum’s garden is a must visit. Schedule 3-4 hours for this, it’s big, with multiple buildings and sitting outside by the pond is so relaxing!
LadyJupiter.comJune 27, 2017
Beautiful & affordable museum. It gets stuffy in the hot months, but plenty of chairs and lounges are available to sit when you need. The national treasures cannot be photographed (but are online!) 😉
Yuen HawJune 11, 2017
Get ready to spend hours in this fine museum which houses artifacts and articles on the topic of Japan from the paleolithic era up to the Edo Period. A must visit while in Tokyo.
Lauren BatesAugust 16, 2023
This was an incredible museum with many historical exhibits that took my breath away. I would love to return and see more someday.
PaulaMarch 10, 2019
Make sure to plan with enough time for this museum as it has a lot to offer and you can easily spend half a day here.
Diegoberto BellamyFebruary 18, 2023
Samurai armors and weapons in exhibition are awesome. And be sure to check the ukiyo-e on display.
YukariNovember 24, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Quite perfect architecture and nice exhibition. Must visit place if you are in Tokyo!! Highly recommended!!
Yann PersonFebruary 11, 2016
The main exhibition is really impressive! Everything is translated in english, therefore super easy for foreigners :)
AndyJanuary 15, 2017
There are many great things to see. Best, if you just want to get a glimpse, is to walk through and only stop when something pleases you.
Sabino DiazMay 23, 2015
Good option to know more about Japan evolution!!! Take 5 hrs to visit the museum!!! Great value
Alexey DrozhzhinApril 10, 2018
Nice museum, 100% worth visiting. Keep in mind though that a) it’s huge and b) they close at 17-00. So would be a good idea to come early.
Hampus AnderssonNovember 27, 2014
Great museum. You can wander around for hours. Download their NAVI for an audio for of each room.
JKMay 29, 2016
Filming location for drama Hanzawa Naoki where the staircase is the entrance to Tokyo Central Bank
Gulbin HimSeptember 22, 2016
You can find interesting pieces from Japanese history, from samurai swords to geisha kimonos 🗡👘 a must see in Tokyo
eyeontOctober 12, 2011
Worth the price to see, 3 building to see (another one is closing). Get a discount from a map of Tokyo that you can get from tourist information
Stefanie LadanghJune 12, 2016
The highlights on the 2nd floor are worth a visit if you need an introduction to Japanese culture. Only 620 ¥
Mariana Stuginski BarbosaOctober 13, 2016
Beautiful building, interesting information! Outside area is also nice!!! Loved!
Abdulaziz Al TamimiAugust 22, 2013
Worth a visit specially if you have children with you. Don't miss the 360 Theater experience!
Ivan NOctober 1, 2014
Check the samurai suit on 2/F and other ancient military stuffs.
Sarah Bruning MeronJuly 5, 2013
Be sure to call and check hours. Guidebook said open til 8 on Fridays but actually closes at 5.
Urs GubserJuly 22, 2016
interesting expo about biology and origin. Less technical more for kids to explore and learn.
Marc UKGSeptember 15, 2016
Get a good overview of japanese history.
eliJune 25, 2017
WiFi password #1: 1089wifi. WiFi password #2: T1089
Jeff SolomonOctober 14, 2017
Good collection of art and historical artifacts
Clau🌷November 17, 2012
Dont miss the old military exhibition on the second floor!
Curtis BaxterMay 26, 2018
Do not rent the English audio guide. There is no way to control the guide besides the 2 buttons. Play and stop (which resets from the beginning) Huge rip off.
Amy AukesAugust 29, 2014
This was a slight disappointment. It's more of an archaeological museum. We were hoping for a more historical museum
Nick PittoniApril 20, 2019
pay your visit to master hokusai
Sen PengApril 19, 2019
second floor is must-go place
Juju JujiDecember 28, 2011
The museum has a nice garden.
Érica LoureiroMay 23, 2018
None of the most known pieces were at display, it was kind of disappointing!
Marcel GoethalsDecember 26, 2014
Open from 9:30-5pm
Juju JujiOctober 29, 2011
You get to creat a Kimono postcard for free.
ꌅꁲꉣꂑꌚꁴꁲ꒒ ꌅꐇꌚ꒒ꂑJuly 25, 2016
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Heyo!September 3, 2017
good luck and hope
Clomi9999April 4, 2014
Been here 50+ times
明治5年(1872)創立の日本で最も長い歴史を持つ国立博物館。11万3千件の収蔵品、2千件超の寄託品を所蔵し、日本を中心としてアジア諸地域にわたる有形文化財の収集、保管、修復、展示、調査研究、教育普及を行う。本館、東洋館、平成館、法隆寺宝物館、表慶館、黒田記念館から構成され、中核をなす総合文化展では年間300回程度の展示替を定期的に実施している。
Kueihua GrukHimmelreichSeptember 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
iPhone（iPad）ユーザーに朗報！「e国宝」アプリが2011年1月から DL開始。　http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id413457009 これを携帯しながら館内を鑑賞すると、より理解が深まります。国立文化財機構の4博物館 (東京、京都、奈良、九州) が所蔵する国宝・重文の説明文が手元に。日本語の他、英仏中韓語に対応。外国人のお客様をお連れした時に大活躍
Upvoted Feb 16
鴨乃大葉May 4, 2018
障害をお持ちの方はチケット売り場にて障害者手帳の提示で付き添いの方も無料で入場可能です。待機列にも並ばず入場できます。車椅子で表慶館に入場する場合は裏手にあるスロープからになります。館内に多目的トイレは無いので隣の資料館のお手洗いを借りる形になります。
rakurai_uboaJuly 12, 2016
帝冠様式ここにありと言った感じ（個人的には九段会館とかの方が好きだけど）。常設展はまさに美術史・工芸史の資料集が具現化したような充実ぶり。骨董に興味のある人にはたまらんだろうなあ。
Bia VazApril 11, 2014
O museu em si é lindo.. difícil dizer pra onde olhar já que tudo ali chama a atenção. Vale a pena comprar o ticket em que se vê, além das permanentes, a amostra da temporada. Imperdível!
Pablo VallejoApril 8, 2016
Excelente muestra de cerámica, colección de máscaras de Noh, armaduras y mucho más. La tienda de regalos es super recomendable aunque costosa.
Aki SuberOctober 21, 2022
常設展にも魅力があることが慣れない人にもすぐにわかる素晴らしい博物館です。他の美術館や博物館の常設展に惹かれる門戸を開いてくれる役割に今後も期待したいです。
Arturo LunaAugust 13, 2015
Procura llevar tiempo y zapatos cómodos porque es un largo recorrido y más si después continuas con rol por el Ueno Park
Sang-uk BaeJune 7, 2017
전시품이 많은 편은 아닙니다. 일본도나 일본 갑옷 같은 게 재미있습니다.
allongerJune 16, 2022
一階の休憩室の集成タイルが見事です。
Upvoted Mar 3
Lorena RynDecember 14, 2015
Exposiciones temporales y más sobre la cultura japonesa. Interesante.

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