📖 ✅Tokyo National Museum (Tohaku) Strategy Guide

#DomesticTravelStrategy Here's how to efficiently enjoy the Tokyo National Museum (Tohaku), the oldest and largest museum in Japan! ⸻ 📍 Basic Information Location: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Access: 10 minutes on foot from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station / 15 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Nezu Station Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 (entry until 30 minutes before closing) Closed: Mondays (closed the following day if a public holiday falls on a Monday), New Year's holiday 🎫 Tickets (general price) • General: 1,000 yen • University students: 500 yen • High school students and younger & 70 years old and older: Free *Special exhibitions are charged separately ⸻ 🔰 First of all, this! Highlights of Tohaku ① Main Building (Japan Gallery)🏯 ・National treasures and important cultural properties line up! The museum displays the best of Japanese art, including Buddhist statues, swords, paintings, and calligraphy. ・Especially the "Heike Sutra," "Sesshu's ink paintings," and "Buddhist statues from the Kamakura period" are must-sees! ② Toyokan (Asian art)🌏 ・A rich collection of Buddhist statues and ceramics from China, Korea, India, and other countries. Also noteworthy is the cultural exchange along the Silk Road. ・The Gandhara Buddha in the underground exhibition room is attractive for its unique beauty influenced by Greek culture! ③ Hyokeikan (Special exhibition)🏛️ ・A beautiful Renaissance-style building! It is often used as a venue for special exhibitions, so you may want to stop by depending on the content. ④ Horyuji Treasure House (Asuka to Nara periods)🛕 ・Displays valuable Buddhist art related to Nara and Horyuji Temple. In a quiet space, you can enjoy ancient Buddhist culture at your leisure. ⑤ Kuroda Memorial Museum (Works by Kuroda Seiki) 🎨 - You can see masterpieces such as "Lakeside" by Kuroda Seiki, a master of modern Japanese Western painting, for free. ⸻ 🎯 Efficient tour (plans based on length of stay) ⏳ Less than 1 hour (quick plan) ✅ Main building 2nd floor (a collection of masterpieces of Japanese art) ✅ Special exhibition (if on show) ⏳ 2-3 hours (careful plan) ✅ Main building 2nd floor (ukiyo-e, swords, Buddhist statues) ✅ Toyokan (Silk Road culture) ✅ Horyuji Treasure Gallery (Asuka period art) ⏳ Half a day or more (full plan) ✅ Full tour of the Main building, Toyokan, and Horyuji Treasure Gallery ✅ Take a break at the museum shop and cafe ⸻ 🍵 Rest and gourmet spots ☕ Tokyo National Museum Cafe "Hotel Okura Restaurant" (1st floor of the Main building) ・Enjoy Okura's special curry and cake while looking at the Ueno scenery! 🍵 "Ueshima Coffee Shop" (Kuroda Memorial Hall Annex) ・Recommended spot with 52 seats! 🎁 Museum Shop ・There are plenty of souvenirs, including sword goods, ukiyo-e hand towels, and original Japanese sweets from the Tokyo National Museum! ⸻ 🌸 Recommended seasons to visit the Tokyo National Museum 🏮 Spring (March-April): The cherry blossoms in the gardens are in full bloom! Enjoy a stroll around the museum while viewing the flowers 🍁 Autumn (October-November): Special exhibitions are plentiful and the gardens are beautiful during the autumn foliage season ☃️ Winter (December-February): A hidden gem with fewer people, allowing you to enjoy the exhibits at your leisure ⸻ 🎟️ Tips for enjoying the Tokyo National Museum to the fullest ✅ Sword lovers should check the exhibition schedule in advance! ✅ Online reservations are recommended for special exhibitions (crowded on weekends) ✅ Be sure to take a stroll around the gardens during their opening period (spring and autumn)! ✅ Take your time to enjoy the exhibits while using the chairs in the museum ⸻ Tokyo National Museum is a spot where you can fully enjoy Japanese art and history. We recommend taking your time to explore the museum while considering the balance between special and permanent exhibitions!