constructionUeno, Yanaka, Nippori
Tokyo National Museum（Tokyo National Museum)
artimportant cultural property
Located in Ueno Onshi Park, this museum has the longest history in Japan. The museum collects, researches, and exhibits cultural properties not only from Japan but also from other Asian countries, making it a sacred place for art fans. The current main building is a modern structure built to commemorate the accession of Emperor Showa to the throne, and is designated as an important cultural property. The marble grand staircase at the entrance of the museum has been used as a location for many commercials and TV dramas, so you may recognize it. Hyokeikan, a Western-style building planned in 1900 to commemorate the wedding of the Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho), is also an Important Cultural Property.
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| address (e.g. of house) | 13-9 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 10 minutes from JR and Subway Ueno Station |
| phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) |
| Business Hours | 9:30-17:00 (admission until 30 minutes before closing) |
| regular closing day | Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed on the following weekday). The museum may be closed on other days. |
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| Founding and opening of business | 1872 (5th year of Meiji era) |
