Guided Tour of the Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo
ID: 20559

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Highlights

  • the best place to enjoy and learn Japanese culture and history
  • the museum comprises around 114,000 items, including 87 National Treasuries
  • The best collection includes 634 Important Cultural Properties as well
  • Japanese garden with tea house from the museum is also beautiful.
  • Samurai armor, sword, Ukiyoe, Buddhist sculpture are very popular among tourists

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Description

In this activity, accompany you to the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno and help you find out more about its history and culture. The museum is the largest in Japan and houses 87 national treasures as well as 634 cultural assets. You'll see how Japanese art has changed over time from the use of clay to the many Buddhist and samurai arts. As they say, "a picture's worth a thousand words" so, come and visit the museum with me! The price does not include the entrance fee to the museum. **You'll also need to pay for the host's entrance fee. Admission fee for museum: 1000 yen/adult, 500 yen/college student You need to show proof of age or student position by identification such as passport etc. The Japanese garden with a pond, tea houses are so impressive from the balcony of the museum. Only limited times of Spring and Autumn is accessible to the garden by walking around. Usually Mondays are closed at museum. With COVID19, provide conversation a minimum at each important work item. Need reserve entrance ticket in advance.

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