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The Honkan of the Tokyo National Museum with its tiled roof, reflected in the pond in front, under a blue sky.
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Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, founded in 1872, is the oldest national museum in Japan. It holds about 120,000 objects, among them 89 National Treasures, shown in rotating displays across several buildings: the Honkan for Japanese art, the Tōyōkan for Asian art and the Gallery of Hōryū-ji Treasures.

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Opening hours
Mon closedTue–Thu 09:30–17:00Fri–Sat 09:30–20:00Sun 09:30–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source tnm.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:00
Wed09:30–17:00
Thu09:30–17:00
Fri09:30–20:00
Sat09:30–20:00
Sun09:30–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Tokyo National Museum?

Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 09:30–17:00 · Fri–Sat 09:30–20:00 · Sun 09:30–17:00.

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