Tokyo National Museum

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8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“The national museum of Japan has a spectacular collection of Japanese art, but the displays can be on the old-fashioned side.”

– Concierge

Fodor's Fodor's
"This complex of four buildings grouped around a courtyard is one of the world's great repositories of East Asian art and archaeology." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is the largest repository of Japanese art and artifacts in the world." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"If you have just one day to devote to museum-going in Tokyo and are interested in Japanese art and artefacts, this is the place to visit." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110,000 exhibits) and quality." Full review
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Recommend prioritising the Japanese Gallery (Hon-kan) and the Gallery of Horyu-ji Treasures.
Frommer's Frommer's
"The National Museum is not only the largest and oldest museum in Japan, but it also boasts the largest collection of Japanese art in the world." Full review
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