Before You Book the Tokyo National Museum: Every Cost, and What's Worth It
The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is Japan's oldest and largest museum, with samurai armour, ukiyo-e prints and national treasures. The regular collection is good value; special exhibitions cost extra and draw the crowds. There's the general ticket, special exhibition tickets, the Grutto Pass for Tokyo museums and guided tours. Most of them sound worth paying for. You don't need the most expensive one to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right time.
- Regular collection
- ¥1,000
- Special exhibitions
- Separate ticket
- Hours
- About 9:30 am-5 pm
- Closed
- Mondays
- Buildings
- Honkan, Tōyōkan, Heiseikan and more
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
- Quietest
- Opening to 10-11 am
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The real total: entry price vs what a typical visit costs
The regular collection costs ¥1,000, according to Japan Activity. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately and usually cost more. The museum is open about 9:30 am to 5 pm and closed on Mondays; hours are extended on some evenings, so check the official site.