General information:
Getting there:
Subway station Ueno
Tokyo National Museum
During our stay, we only visited the Tokyo National
Museum. This museum can be found in the Ueno
Park. To our opinion the museum was interesting
but it missed some modern interaction tools for
the public.
The museum complex in Ueno Park consists of six
separate building, each with their own specific
collection and temporary exhibitions. The
information is also written down in English, audio
guides are available.
The Honkan building (1938) exhibits ancient
Japanese artwork, antique Buddhist statues,
painted doors, cultural items and historical
artifacts.
The Hyokeikan building (1909), was built especially
for the Taisho Emperor’s wedding, is used only for
temporary exhibitions.
The Toyokan building (1968) designed by Taniguchi
Yoshiro. It features Asian art and artifacts.
The Heiseikan building, which was built in 1993 for
the Crown Prince’s wedding. It features exhibitions
on the ancient Japanese culture and special
temporary exhibitions.
The Horyuji Homotsukan building, designed by
Taniguchi Yoshio (son of the elder Taniguchi
Yoshiro), here a collection of religious objects are
displayed.
Behind the Tokyo National Museum you can find a
garden and tea houses, which are open to the
public in Spring and Autumn. Also some shops and
cafes can be found around the museums.