Explore at your pace
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Explore Japan’s oldest museum with access to six exhibition buildings showcasing art, archaeology, and cultural treasures from Japan and across Asia.
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See iconic artifacts from Japanese history, including Jomon clay figurines and Yayoi bronze bells, displayed across multiple themed galleries.
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Discover over 120,000 cultural properties, including national treasures and important artworks spanning centuries of Japanese and Asian history.
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Walk through curated galleries tracing Japanese art from the Jomon period to the Edo era alongside remarkable Asian art collections.
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Enjoy ever-changing displays from one of Japan’s largest collections, with rotating exhibits that reveal new artifacts throughout the year.
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Admission to Tokyo National Museum
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Access to all permanent exhibition galleries across the main buildings and the surrounding gardens
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step into Japan’s oldest museum and explore centuries of art, archaeology, and cultural treasures across six exhibition buildings and ever-changing galleries.
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
Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest and largest museum, known for its vast collection of Japanese and Asian cultural treasures.
Features
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Main Building (Honkan): Explore the Main Building, displaying Japanese art including sculptures, ceramics, swords, and historical artifacts.
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Heiseikan: See exhibitions tracing Japanese art from the Jomon period to the Edo period on the building’s second floor.
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Toyokan: Showcases art, crafts, and archaeological artifacts from various Asian countries.
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Gallery of Horyuji Treasures: Displays over 300 historic treasures donated by Horyuji Temple in Nara to the Imperial Family.
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Hyokeikan: A historic Western-style building used for special exhibitions and cultural displays.
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Kuroda Memorial Hall: Dedicated to the modern Japanese painter Kuroda Seiki and exhibits a selection of his artworks.
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Rotating exhibitions: The museum frequently refreshes its displays, with hundreds of exhibit changes throughout the year, ensuring something new on each visit.
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What to bring
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If using a student ticket, carry a valid student ID for verification.
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Visitors eligible for free entry (under 18, over 70, or eligible categories) must show valid age/ID proof.
What’s not allowed
- Pets are not permitted inside the museum unless guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs.
Accessibility
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Visitors with disabilities and one caregiver receive free admission.
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Please present a valid disability certificate or proof.
Additional information
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Some facilities and activities may be closed seasonally.
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A separate ticket is required for special exhibitions.
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Visitors with a special exhibition ticket can also access the regular exhibition on the same day.
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Admission to the Kuroda Memorial Museum is free (open 9:30am–5pm; last entry 4:30pm).
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High school students and younger, visitors under 18, and those over 70 can enter the regular exhibition for free with valid proof.
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Even if eligible for free entry, guided tours and Zen breathing experiences require separate tickets.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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