Location:
The Tokyo National Museum is located in Ueno Park in Taito Ward, in central Tokyo. It is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, established in 1872.
The name of the Tokyo National Museum came in 2001.
However, the museum had several names before, such as the Museum of the Ministry of Education, the Sixth Bureau of the Home Ministry, Tokyo Imperial Household Museum, and finally, it became Tokyo National Museum.
Importance of the Museum:
However, it is hard to write all the history in a simple post. But after hearing some of the museum’s names, anyone can guess the importance of the museum.
Besides, this museum is considered one of the world’s largest art museums, with more than 110,000 collections of artwork and archeological artifacts.
The museum’s most important collections are about Silk Road, Japanese National Treasures, and Greco-Buddhist arts.
Besides, the museum holds 644 important Cultural Properties, 89 National Treasures of Japan, and 319 Horyoji Treasures.
Buying tickets online:
But never forget to buy museum tickets online. Otherwise, you may miss or waste your precious time in the long queue.
Besides, many famous tourist spots are located near the museum, such as the National Museum of Western Art, Ueno Zoo, Toshogu Shrine, the National Museum of Nature and Science, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
The area is enormous, with fountains, ponds, and shrines. You can spend the whole day here. The most important of the site is kids-friendly.
You can find many restaurants and cafes near the JR Station, only a five-minute walk from Tokyo National Museum.
How to access:
10 minutes walk from Ueno (JR Line)
15 minutes’ walk from Ueno Station (Ginza or Hibiya Tokyo Metro Line)
15 minutes’ walk from Nezu Station (Chiyoda Tokyo Metro Line)
15 minutes’ walk from Keisei Ueno Station (Keisei Line)
Address:
13-9 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712