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Must See

The exterior of Honkan,
the main building of the
Tokyo National Museum

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TOKYO NATIONAL

MUSEUM

東京国立博物館
 J2  Ueno Stn, Hibiya & Ginza lines £ Ueno Stn, many lines; Uguisudani Stn,
Yamanote line # 9:30am–5pm Tue–Sun (to 9pm Fri & Sat) ∑ tnm.jp
Five buildings in the northeast corner of Ueno Park make up one of Tokyo’s
finest museums. Displaying everything from kimonos to archaeological finds,
it provides an intriguing insight into Japan’s history and culture.
More than 110,000 items make up the Tokyo National Museum’s
collection – the best assembly of Japanese art in the world –
and the displays change frequently, with about 4,000 of these
exhibits on public view at any one time. The museum also stages Did You Know?
temporary exhibitions, covering art from around the world. If
you only have a couple of hours to spare, stick to the second The Tokyo National
floor of the Honkan gallery. With audio guides, tours, and Museum is the oldest
good signage in English, it’s a great introduction to Japanese museum in Japan.
heritage. Those with the luxury of more time can explore the
museum’s other buildings, admiring ancient statues, Chinese
ceramics and Impressionist paintings at their leisure.
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