Why the
Tokyo National Museum
is special

It is the oldest and biggest museum in Japan - and has the most comprehensive Japanese art collection in the world.

---

Tokyo National Museum
tips & insights

---

Top 2
exhibition buildings

There are five altogether and each has a distinct focus. The two most interesting for first-time visitors are:

Honkan

The focus is Japan. The Honkan gives you a perspective overview of thousands of years of Japanese art (dating backwards from the late 19th century). Categories include:

Calligraphy

Ceramics

Lacquerware

Metalworks

Paintings

Pottery

Sculptures

Samurai swords and clothing

Screens

Scrolls

Toyokan

It concentrates on the art of Asia beyond Japan. The Toyokan covers China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India, and more.

---

Growth

The Tokyo National Museum has steadily grown since it was established in 1872. Today, it has more than 100,000 art objects in its collections.

---

When to go

The popular exhibitions are best appreciated when the area is not obscured by crowds. If possible, avoid weekends and holidays.

---

Top 10 Wonders of Japan

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

Site map

---

---

Japan National Tourism Office

---

Photos ©Tokyo National Museum

---

Explore my
candid country, region
and other travel guides
Click links for tips & insights

©2012 HQP - Hillman Quality Publications / hillmanwonders.com