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Discover Japan at the Tokyo National Museum.

The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan, and its collection preserves over 110,000 art and archaeological objects from Japan and other parts of Asia.

The museum complex consists of six galleries (one of which is currently closed for renovations). The galleries exhibit selections of prized cultural properties, many of which change frequently, and also serve as venues for a variety of events including gallery talks, lectures and workshops.

The museum grounds are additionally home to restaurants, a museum shop and picturesque gardens where visitors can savor the changing seasons.

* Visitor entrance is via the Main gate.

Museum Map

Honkan: Japanese Gallery Toyokan (Temporarily closed) Heiseikan: Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibitions The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures Hyokeikan: Asian Gallery Kuroda Memorial Hall Research and Information Center TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater Kujokan Okyokan Rokusoan Tengoan Shunsoro Kuromon (Black Gate) Azekura Repository Demon Tile Statue of Edward Jenner
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Honkan: Japanese Gallery

Explore the Highlights of Japanese Art exhibition (2nd floor), which traces the history of Japanese art from ancient Jomon times to the Edo period (1603-1868). A must for first-time visitors.
The building is an attraction in itself, and is listed as Important Cultural Property. The Museum Shop is located in the basement level.

Museum Shop

Find gifts and souvenirs, including t-shirts, postcards and other items themed on objects in the museum collection. Exhibition catalogues and other art-related books are also available.

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Toyokan(closed)

The Toyokan is currently undergoing earthquake-proof construction work. It is scheduled to re-open in 2012.

Restaurant L'accord

Restaurant L'accord will be open at the temporary store "Food & Cafe L'accord" (In front of the Toyokan) from July 6, 2010 for earthquake-proof construction work at the Toyokan.

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On the first floor, come face-to-face with popular haniwa and dogu figures from Japan's ancient cultures in the Japanese Archaeology gallery.
On the second floor, visit large-scale special exhibitions, of which there are several each year.
Refreshments are available in the open lounge area, also on the first floor.

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The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures ranks together with Nara prefecture's Shosoin Repository as home to one of the oldest and most renowned collections of cultural properties in Japan. The gallery's sleek, contemporary design (by architect Yoshio Taniguchi) adds an extra dimension to the viewing experience.
The Hotel Okura Garden Terrace Restaurant is located here.

Hotel Okura Garden Terrace

Open for meals and refreshments.

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View art and archaeological objects from across continental Asia, ranging from China and Korea in the east to Egypt in the west. Also take time to enjoy the historic building, which is listed as Important Cultural Property.

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See the works of Kuroda Seiki, renowned as one of Japan's earliest Western-style painters. Open on Thursdays and Saturdays.

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Reference books and other materials are available for research purposes, and photographic images are available for loan. Access via the West gate.

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Using the latest in virtual reality technology, the TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater's navigator-guided programs offer close-up encounters with prized cultural properties. Programs are in Japanese only. Entry is free, and reservations can be made on the day in the Honkan entrance foyer.

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Open in autumn and spring, the museum garden is ideal for indulging in the Japanese tradition of viewing seasonal flowers and foliage. The garden pond is surrounded by five historic tea houses nestled among the trees. Discover more about the teahouses through volunteer programs including "Introduction to Tea Ceremony" and "Museum Gardens and Teahouse Tour." (in Japanese only.)

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In addition to the galleries, numerous historic structures and statues are located within the Tokyo National Museum grounds. These include the Kuromon gate and the Azekura Repository, both listed as Important Cultural Property.

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In addition to the galleries, numerous historic structures and statues are located within the Tokyo National Museum grounds. These include the Kuromon gate and the Azekura Repository, both listed as Important Cultural Property.

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In addition to the galleries, numerous historic structures and statues are located within the Tokyo National Museum grounds. These include the Kuromon gate and the Azekura Repository, both listed as Important Cultural Property.

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In addition to the galleries, numerous historic structures and statues are located within the Tokyo National Museum grounds. These include the Kuromon gate and the Azekura Repository, both listed as Important Cultural Property.

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