Fantastic Japanese woodblock prints, ancients writing, samurai swords and silk prints. All Japan in a couple of hours...

Many beautiful things to see; the exhibits change frequently and the edo period prints are absolutely fantastic. The museum is not too big, or crowded, and you can take your time. Nice gift shop.

This large museum is reasonably priced and provides a valuable insight into the history of Japan and has many artifacts. There is a to see at this museum and you may find that it is better to only pick parts that interest you or split it over two days. I can't recommend this museum highly enough, it is situated in... More

The Tokyo National Museum is at the top of Ueno park. In the huge and beautiful 'capitol style' building (think old U.S. courthouse/capitol building) are thousands of displays of ancient Japanese culture. Everything from art, clothing, vases/pottery, and real katana/samurai swords are on display. It is a very peaceful and self paced journey and well worth the 600Y admission. Plan... More

An interesting step back into Japanese history, old named blades, indigineous items, clothes, the purge of christians. Was very very interesting, especially the age of some of the items, some coming in at 400AD. Worth a look for the price.

My wife and I visited the museum after a long day seeing the sites in Tokyo. Maybe we did not give the museum enough time, and only saw one of the five buildings. There were some stunning kabuki kimono, the ceramics were good. Personally I'm interested in the period of Tokugawa Ieyasu the shogun who united Japan and was surprised... More

The National Museum is well organized with helpful English labels. We enjoyed the kimonos, Samurai uniforms, calligraphy, and tea sets. There is good access for the disabled. We ate lunch on the grounds at the Hotel Okura.

if you visit tokyo and you did not visit it, just as you have never been to tokyo, I encourage you to come here.dont foget it rite :)

Tokyo National Museum is next to Ueno Park, about 5 minutes from the JR Ueno station. It has a big collection of Japanese art and objects in the main building, including swords and kimonos. Check the schedule for special exhibitions. There is a collection of Asian art from different countries in a separate building. Behind the main building there is... More