Tokyo National Museum Admission Tickets

Immerse yourself in the vast cultural heritage of Asia, including the largest and finest collection of Japanese art and artifacts in the world.

Getting started

Arrive at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park and head to the main entrance for ticket validation. Present your digital or printed ticket at the entrance gate before entering the museum grounds. Security checks may be conducted at the entrance.

What to expect

The museum encompasses multiple gallery buildings and a tranquil garden. Spend an hour or two exploring the arts of Japan in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan), or dedicate an entire day to discovering the museum grounds and other galleries.

Museum Buildings

• Japanese Gallery (Honkan): The second floor presents Japanese art and culture from prehistory to the 19th century. The first floor is organized by genre, including sculpture, swords, ceramics, and lacquerware.

• Asian Gallery (Toyokan): Travel beyond Japan to explore the diverse cultural heritage of Asia.

• Heiseikan: Here, the Japanese Archaeology Gallery traces human activity from the Paleolithic period to the 19th century through excavated artifacts.

• The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures: This serene, modern building houses the oldest surviving collection of Japanese Buddhist art, including many National Treasures.

• Hyokeikan: Open occasionally for special exhibitions and events, this building was completed in 1909 in a Baroque Revival style.

• Kuroda Memorial Hall: This gallery is dedicated to Kuroda Seiki (1866– 1932), widely regarded as the father of Western-style painting in Japan.