Tokyo National Museum General Cultural Exhibition
Overview
Buy Tokyo National Museum tickets online, and enjoy all the wonders of the regular exhibitions! The Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan), Asian Gallery (Toyokan), and much more can be explored with this handy e-ticket!
Highlights
- Explore the collection of over 120,000 art and archaeological objects from Japan and across Asia
- Get e-tickets to the Tokyo National Museum, Japan's oldest museum
- Enjoy a range of cultural activities on your visit, from trying on a kimono, to matcha tea, to practicing Zen breathing
- Buy tickets with your Rakuten account to earn and use points with each booking
Key Information
Important Information
- . "Student" tickets are for university/college students.
- . Please click the link in the voucher sent after the purchase to open the website page, press the "Use" button, and present the screen to the staff. *Please ensure your smartphone connects to the internet, as you must launch the website from your smartphone. *Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable.
- . We offer free admission for one person with a disability and their caregiver. Kindly present your disability certificate upon entry to the building.
- . If you are a high school student or younger, under 18 years old, or over 70 years old, you can enter the General Cultural Exhibition for free. Just remember to bring proof of age, such as a student handbook, health insurance card, or driver's license, when you enter the building.
- . Please note that the general cultural exhibition will be free of charge on Respect for the Aged Day (Monday, Sep 18, 2023, National Holiday) and Culture Day (Fri, November 3, 2023, National Holiday).
- . Jul 14, 2023 - Jan 28, 2024 / Open from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM; the last entry is at 4:00 PM. [TOHAKU Chakan Regular Holidays] Closed every Monday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, unless Monday falls on a public holiday, we will be closed on the next available weekday. 2023: Jul 18 (Tue), Sep 19 (Tue), Sep 23 (Sat/Holiday), Oct 10 (Tue), Dec 19 (Tue), Dec 23 (Sat)-Dec 31 (Sun) 2024: Jan 1 (Mon), Jan 9 (Tue) [Monday Open Days] Jul 17/Aug 14/Sep 18/Oct 9/Jan 8 (The schedule details will be announced on the TOHAKU Chakan website and Instagram.) TOHAKU Chakan HP: https://chakan-tokyo.com/ TOHAKU Chakan Instagram: https://instagram.com/tohaku_chakan?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== TOHAKU Chakan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093664517434 Tokyo National Museum HP: https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=113&lang=en
- . Please note that this ticket does not include a reservation for a table. If you would like to secure a seat, please reserve food and drinks in advance. If there are any available seats on the day of your visit, we will be happy to accommodate you.
Description
The Tokyo National Museum, situated in Ueno, Tokyo, houses around 120,000 artifacts gathered and passed down over 150 years since its establishment. Out of these, 89 are classified as national treasures, and 649 are considered critical cultural properties (as of April 2023), making the collection a true reflection of Japan's quality and quantity of historical and cultural heritage.
The Okyokan, a valuable Japanese house, is typically closed to the public. Constructed in 1742 as a study area for the Meigan-in Temple, situated on the outskirts of Nagoya City, the house is located in the residence of Mr. Takashi Masuda (Don'o), the first president of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and a renowned tea master in Shinagawa, Tokyo. In 1933, it was donated to the museum.
We have arranged several activities for you to experience Japanese culture while appreciating the fusuma paintings (which are currently reproductions) created by Maruyama Okyo, a painter from the Edo period, such as trying on a kimono, enjoying matcha tea, practicing ZEN breathing, etc. Furthermore, we serve dishes with carefully selected Japanese ingredients and organic beverages.
We invite you to take advantage of this rare opportunity and visit us while it lasts.
How it works
From purchase to entry, it's a simple 2-step process! 1: After booking on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-ticket will be sent to your registered e-mail address.
2: On arrival at the facility, visit the entrance counter and click the "Voucher" link in the e-mail sent to you at the time of purchase. Then, click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff (please ensure that your phone can connect to the internet before your visit).
