Tokyo National Museum
東京国立博物館 · 우에노코엔
art museum in Tokyo, Japan
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:01
Welcome to the Tokyo National Museum, the oldest and most prestigious institution of its kind in Japan. Established in 1872, the museum is located in the expansive Ueno Park, a cultural heart of the metropolis. …
Listen in the app2Honkan: The Story of Japanese Art1:42
The Honkan, or Main Building, is your primary destination for understanding the trajectory of Japanese art. I recommend starting on the second floor, which provides a comprehensive overview of art from prehistory through the late…
Listen in the app3Toyokan: A Journey Through the Silk Road1:36
The Toyokan, or the Gallery of Asian Art, invites you to look beyond the borders of Japan to the vast continent that influenced its development. This building explores the deep connections forged through trade and the spread of…
Listen in the app4Gallery of Horyuji Treasures: Modern Zen1:31
A short walk across the campus brings us to the Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, a building that is itself a masterpiece of modern architecture. Designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, the architect who redesigned MoMA in New York, the…
Listen in the app5Heiseikan: The Dawn of Japanese Culture1:36
The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the marriage of the Crown Prince in 1993, houses the Japanese Archaeology Gallery on its first floor. This is where we go back to the very beginning—to the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods. …
Listen in the app6The Room of National Treasure Swords1:23
Within the Honkan, there is a specialized gallery that draws enthusiasts from around the world: the Room of National Treasure Swords. For the samurai, the sword was more than a weapon; it was 'the soul of the warrior' and a…
Listen in the app7The Museum Garden and Tea Houses1:33
Behind the Honkan lies the Museum Garden, a unique landscape that reflects the institution's long history. Unlike a typical Japanese garden, this space is a mix of native plants, unusual botanical specimens collected in the 19th…
Listen in the app8Closing1:29
As we conclude our tour of the Tokyo National Museum, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the staggering depth and diversity of Japanese art. We have journeyed from the mysterious cord-marked pottery of the Jomon to…
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What is Tokyo National Museum?
Tokyo National Museum is a place in 우에노코엔 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 우에노코엔 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 51 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7189, 139.7764 |
| Last updated |
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