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Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo National Museum

The oldest and largest museum in Japan, and the best introduction to its art anywhere.

Tokyo National Museum
Photo: Wiiii / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Samurai armour, swords, ceramics, calligraphy and Buddhist sculpture across several buildings in Ueno Park. Because works rotate for conservation reasons, no two visits are quite the same.

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Opening hours and prices change regularly — always check the museum’s own site before you travel.

Do not miss

  • Samurai armour and swords
  • Buddhist sculpture
  • Japanese ceramics
  • Ueno Park setting

On show & coming up

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