Tokyo National Museum Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Tokyo National Museum in 2025?

Tickets to the general collections at the Tokyo National Museum cost ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for university students. Under-18s, over-70s, and visitors with a disability and one caregiver can get free entry. Temporary exhibits are subject to a separate fee but include entrance to the general collections on the same day.

Q: What are the operating hours of the Tokyo National Museum?

Tokyo National Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:30am until 5pm. The museum closes at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s not open from December 22 to January 1. Temporary exhibition hours vary. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time, but most visitors want to spend much longer than this.

Q: Is the Tokyo National Museum accessible to visitors with disabilities?

Yes, the Tokyo National Museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There is barrier-free access to the buildings and galleries, sensory maps identifying areas with potentially overstimulating sound or lighting, a tactile map of the galleries, and dedicated parking spaces for wheelchair users. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

Q: Can I take photographs inside the Tokyo National Museum?

Yes, you can take photographs in the general galleries of the Tokyo National Museum for personal use. You can’t use tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, or your camera’s flash. Individual exhibits might have a no photography sign. You’re not allowed to take photos in the special exhibition galleries.

Q: Is parking available near the Tokyo National Museum?

Yes, parking is available near the Tokyo National Museum. Although the museum doesn’t have parking—except for some spots for wheelchair users—several parking lots are around Ueno Park. As the museum is in Ueno Park, it’s easy to get there by public transportation—this is advisable to avoid driving and parking hassles.

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What are people saying about Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum Private Tour

Rob_J, Apr 2026

Excellent way to do the museum

This was an excellent way to see the museums. Our guide was Aki Miyato and he was excellent and also very interactive with the kids. I would view it as a whistle stop tour and you can definitely spend more time there.

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Susan_P, Feb 2026

A great art history tour

The museum tour was a great experience with Yoko as a guide. I learned a lot; Yoko is quite knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Highly recommended!

Tokyo National Museum Private Tour

stephanie_m, May 2025

Tour of the Tokyo National Museum

Amy was an excellent guide through the Tokyo National Museum! Our group included my husband and two adult daughters. One of our daughters teaches screen printing at a large university and Amy was able to guide us through all of the relevant exhibits. She is very knowledgeable and personable. She also speaks excellent English. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Amy and our experience at tea house. We highly recommend her for your tour through the museum!

Tokyo National Museum Private Tour

Jordan_K, Jun 2025

It was a fun tour with a...

It was a fun tour with a very knowledgeable guide. My family had a really fun morning at this museum!