Tokyo National Museum（東京国立博物館）
A hidden garden filled with history and traditional teahouses
The Tokyo National Museum Garden in Ueno Park offers more than just seasonal beauty. It also preserves five historic buildings, each relocated from various parts of Japan.
One highlight is Tengōan (転合庵), a teahouse originally designed in Kyoto by the famous tea master Kobori Enshū (小堀遠州). Another structure, the elegant Kujōkan (九条館), came directly from the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Importantly, these teahouses are not just for display. They can be rented for tea ceremonies or haiku gatherings, offering a unique opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture in a real setting.
The museum garden opens to the public during two key seasons: in spring for cherry blossoms and again in autumn, when the leaves reach their vibrant peak. These limited openings make a visit especially memorable.
You’ll find the garden on the north side of the Honkan Gallery, providing a peaceful escape just steps away from some of Japan’s most important art collections.
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Tokyo National Museum Garden Guide
The Tokyo National Museum garden, tucked behind the Honkan Gallery, is home to five historic teahouses from across Japan. Designed by renowned figures like Kobori Enshū and even relocated from the Kyoto Imperial Palace, these buildings offer a rare chance to enjoy traditional Japanese aesthetics.
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Directions
How to get to the garden
The National Museum is situated in the north part of Ueno park. The closest station is Ueno station, which is served by the Yamanote ring line and many other train lines.
Address
- EN: Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Ueno-koen 13-9
- JP: 東京都台東区上野公園13-9 東京国立博物館
Opening times
- 9:30 – 17:00
- Sunday until 20:00 when the following Monday is a public holiday.
Closed on Mondays and New Year (approx. Dec 22 to Jan 1). If a National Holiday is a Monday, the Museum will be closed on the following Tuesday. Some exhibitions or the garden may be closed due to maintenance and renewals.
Admission fee
- Adults: 1000 yen (regular exhibition)
- University Students: 500 yen (regular exhibition)
- High, Junior High, Elementary Students and younger: free (regular exhibition)
Depending on the exhibition, different prices for special exhibitions apply.
Facilities & Accessibility
- The Museum is fully accessible.
- One of the Exhibition buildings has tactile informations (in Japanese).
- The Japanese Garden is not completely barrier free.
- Multipurpose toilet with ostomate is available.
- Restaurant
- Cafes
- Museum Shop
Best time to visit
- End of March - Beginning of April for cherry blossoms.
- End of November - Beginning of December for autumn foliage.
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