Official collection image · 2019-02-08 photographed; not a recent gallery view.
Published display schedule: 2026-04-08–2026-12-20. Recheck before visiting.
That published display period has ended; current display is unverified.
Official collection image: Haniwa Tomb Sculpture of a Dog (Kofun period, 6th century), Tokyo National Museum. Photographed 2019-02-08. Published display schedule: Heiseikan Archaeology Gallery, 2026-04-08–2026-12-20; recheck before visiting. Not a recent gallery photograph.
Source: ColBase, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage — Tokyo National Museum, J-20711. Proportionally resized and WebP encoded.
Tokyo · Permanent cultural facility
Tokyo National Museum
Let one intriguing object shape your visit to this vast museum.
Reading notes checked: 2026-11-01 · not a recheck of individual collection display dates.
A way to look
Choose one detail that drew you to the photo, then look for shapes, patterns or uses that catch your attention in the galleries. Rather than trying to see everything, choose archaeology or Japanese art as your starting point.
About this museum
Trace Japanese art and archaeology in Ueno Park, from historical overviews to ceramics and swords. Exhibits rotate, and individual galleries may close temporarily.
What to see
- Japanese art, crafts and historical objects in the Honkan
- Japanese archaeology in the Heiseikan
- Themed displays including ceramics and swords
Before you go
Before leaving, select your visit date in the official exhibition calendar and cross-check gallery closures in Visitor Information. An open museum does not mean every building or room is open. Separately check whether the collection object that caught your eye is scheduled for display.
An optional detour
If you head back toward Ueno Station, Mihashi’s flagship shop is an option for anmitsu. It is three minutes on foot from JR Ueno’s Shinobazu Exit—not next door to the museum. Check the shop’s current hours and irregular closing days before making the detour.
JR Ueno Station → your visit
- Take the Park Exit.
- Walk through Ueno Park to the museum's Main Gate (about 10 minutes).
More collection objects
Official collection image · 2017-12-04 photographed; not a recent gallery view.
Published display schedule: 2026-09-08–2027-03-14. Recheck before visiting.
That published display period has ended; current display is unverified.
Collection image: Dogu with Goggle-Like Eyes, late Jomon period, Tokyo National Museum. Photographed 4 December 2017. The museum lists it for the Heiseikan Archaeology Gallery, 8 September 2026–14 March 2027; recheck before visiting.
Source: ColBase, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage — Tokyo National Museum, J-38392. Proportionally resized and WebP encoded.
Official collection image · 2019-04-22 photographed; not a recent gallery view.
Published display schedule: 2026-09-08–2027-03-14. Recheck before visiting.
That published display period has ended; current display is unverified.
Official collection image: Dotaku Bronze Bell (Middle Yayoi period, 2nd–1st century BCE), Tokyo National Museum. Photographed 2019-04-22. Published display schedule: Heiseikan Archaeology Gallery, 2026-09-08–2027-03-14; recheck before visiting. Not a recent gallery photograph.
Source: ColBase, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage — Tokyo National Museum, J-37433. Proportionally resized and WebP encoded.
Official collection image · 2017-12-15 photographed; not a recent gallery view.
Published display schedule: 2026-09-08–2027-03-14. Recheck before visiting.
That published display period has ended; current display is unverified.
Official collection image: Jar with Human Face Ornament (Middle Yayoi period, 2nd–1st century BCE), Tokyo National Museum. Photographed 2017-12-15. Published display schedule: Heiseikan Archaeology Gallery, 2026-09-08–2027-03-14; recheck before visiting. Not a recent gallery photograph.
Source: ColBase, National Institutes for Cultural Heritage — Tokyo National Museum, J-34947. Proportionally resized and WebP encoded.
Building exterior · dated reference
These exterior views are separate from the collection photographs above. They do not show current exhibitions or access conditions.
Tokyo National Museum’s main gate and Honkan, seen from Takenodai Square outside the grounds. Venue reference photographed on 16 January 2024; not an exhibition-gallery image or a report of current exhibitions or conditions.
Closures & important conditions
Closed Mondays; on holidays opens and closes the next weekday. Closed Dec 15 and Dec 26–31, 2026. Opens Jan 1, 2027 from noon to 20:00, and Mar 29. Special-exhibition exceptions must be checked separately.
Upcoming · dated information
Only the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures and Kuroda Memorial Hall open on 22–25 December.
Applies only to: 2026-12-22–2026-12-25. After this period, this is historical information, not a schedule for another year.
- Partial closures: Honkan Room 4, 26 October 2026–25 April 2027; Honkan Rooms 17–20 and Toyokan, 30 November–31 December 2026; Honkan Rooms 2–3, 14 December 2026–25 April 2027.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
Normally 09:30–17:00, with extended hours on Fridays, Saturdays and selected dates. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Collection-exhibition e-tickets do not require a date/time slot. Special exhibitions have separate tickets and conditions.
What still needs checking
- Works and galleries open on the visit date
- Special-exhibition reservation rules and availability
- Reuse terms have been checked within the adopted scope for the selected official collection images and the exterior reference of the main gate and Honkan photographed on 16 January 2024; other photographs remain unverified.
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Announced exhibitions
Periods can include closed days. Open each exhibition for its own conditions.
- Hiroshige: New Perspectives on Edo Japan · 2026-09-29 – 2026-12-20
- Living with Horses During the Kofun Period: Nagano Through the Eyes of Immigrants from the Korean Peninsula · 2026-09-29 – 2026-12-20
- Daitokuji: A Zen Temple Beyond Compare · 2026-10-14 – 2026-12-06
- New Acquisitions in Fiscal Year 2025 · 2026-10-20 – 2026-11-29
- The Tale of Genji: Splendor of Court Culture · 2027-01-19 – 2027-03-14
- National Treasures: The Art of Miidera Temple · 2027-04-20 – 2027-06-13