Built in 1872, Tokyo National Museum is reckoned as an oldest museum of Japan. It is deemed as a largest art museum in the country. During ones visit to the museum, one can see variety of Asia’s archaeological articles and artworks focusing on Japan. The museum also engages itself in research. It organizes various educational events pertaining to the collection it houses.
Location
The museum straddles inside the Ueno Park in Taito.
What to See in Museum?
National Museum in Tokyo is haven to 110,000 objects. Out of which there are 87 Japanese National Treasure holdings. There are also Important Cultural Property holdings in the museum; 610 in number.
Facilities
Five Exhibition Buildings