5 History Museums in Ueno, Asakusa That You Shouldn't Miss

May 21, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Tokyo National Museum

13-9, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/
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4.5 based on 2,192 reviews

Tokyo National Museum

This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly

Reviewed By E9706FNpaulo - County Monaghan, Ireland

Located at the top of Ueno Park this is a very large museum and is worth a visit to get a real appreciation of Japanese history and culture. My time was limited so only got to see a portion of worth I wanted to see but would definitely return if back in Tokyo.

2. Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan

13-9 Inside Tokyo National Museum, Uenokoen, Taito 110-8712 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-5777-8600 http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_exhibition/index.php?controller=hall&hid=10&lang=ja
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan

Reviewed By TXUAN

If you love exploring about history, knowing about other culture and other's lifestyle, then this museum is for you. A wide range of things to discover, and it could take you the whole day wondering in every corner of the museam. Also, the landscape around the museum is so wonderful, you can take hundreds of beautiful photo. Better go there in Autumn.

3. Shitamachi Museum

2-1, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3823-7451 http://www.taitocity.net/taito/shitamachi/
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Shitamachi Museum

Reviewed By matthew330

We went with my 9 year old grand daughter on a terribly raining miserable day. It saved the day for us. The guide in English told us so many wonderful things about living in Japan 100 years ago and taught Maeve how to pray at a shrine, which we did later! After gleamingly new Tokyo, learning about the old days was awesome. The second floor was self guided and included many Japanese toys from 100 years ago. My grand daughter played for well overrun hour with the choices and had a ball. Also upstairs were exhibitions from the early 20th century providing insights into the earthquake of 1924 and bombing of WW 2 that devastated the area. On a miserable weather day, our trip to the museum made this a memorable morning and afternoon.

4. Kujokan

13 Tokyo National Museum, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3822-1111 http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=178
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Kujokan

5. Leather Industrial Museum

1-36-2 Hashiba, Taito 111-0023 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3872-6780
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