Tokyo National Museum
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Tokyo National Museum - by Judy Wong on Google





Description
The Tokyo National Museum is the largest art museum in Japan, its collections focus on ancient and medieval Japanese art, and Asian art along the Silk Road. The Japanese Gallery is in the Honkan building designed in Imperial Crown style (Neoclassical base with Japanese inspired roof) and displays a wide range of exhibits such as the Art of Tea Ceremony, Noh and Kabuki, Lacquerware, and Japanese Sculptures. The Toyokan building displays the collections of Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Southeast and Central Asian art, and the Kuroda Memorial Hall holds a collection of paintings and drawings from the artist Kuroda Seiki. Special exhibitions are housed in other buildings.
Access & Transport
The museum is located in the northeast corner of Ueno Park, next to several other museums. It is a short walk to Ueno Station with its multiple train lines and 2 metro lines (G, H), or to Uguisudani train station (Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines) Accessibility info: https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=128
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this attraction with a walk in Ueno Park and, for families, the Ueno Zoo might be a good option as well.
Environmental & Social
We could find no information around environmental sustainability. Moderate electricity consumption. Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.
Conclusion
The Tokyo National Museum is a standout cultural attraction, a must see for art lovers or history buffs, and recommended for others. The buildings and garden also worth a look and there are several other attractions in the neighbourhood.
Key positive
High quality and extensive collections
Beautiful set of buildings
Centrally located and affordable admission fees
Key negative
None
Suitability
Suitable for all ages even though younger kids may get bored quickly. No access problem for visitors with mobility issues (ramps and lifts to floors)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:3h
Monday -
Tuesday09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday09:30 - 17:00
Thursday09:30 - 17:00
Friday09:30 - 20:00
Saturday09:30 - 20:00
Sunday09:30 - 17:00