Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum has historical buildings dismantled and reconstructed here. It opened in 1993 as an annex of Edo Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku.

There's an exhibition room in visitors center.
The park consists of Center Zone, East Zone and West Zone.

It has a forest with many different kind of plants.

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<The Nearest Station>

Hanakoganei station on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Musashikoganei station on JR Chuo Line

<Admission>

400 yen

Apr. - Sep.: 9:30 - 17:30
Oct. - Mar.: 9:30 - 16:30

Closed on Mondays, Year end and New Year Holidays

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Koganei Park

Koganei Park is famous for cherry blossom garden and Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

It has facilities for sports like gymnasium, archery field, base ball ground and tennis courts.

There're many playgrounds including one with steam locomotive.

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<The Nearest Station>

Hanakoganei station on Seibu Shinjuku Line
Musashikoganei station on JR Chuo Line

<Admission>

Free of Charge

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Tokyo National Museum - the Gallery of Horyuji Treasure

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasure is a modern building with a pond in front.
Horyuji is one of the oldest temple in Nara.

Exhibition room with many small statues of Buddha is a different world.
You can meditate in this dark and quiet space with sophisticated statues.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Kuromon (Black Gate)

This was the gate to Edo (Tokyo) residence of Ikeda family who was one of feudal loads and known as Kuromon (Black Gate).

The original gate was built in late Edo era and relocated twice, then restored in the present place in 1954.

Akamon (Red Gate) at the Tokyo University maybe more famous.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Toyokan - Terrace

There's a terrace on Toyokan.
Somehow only few people know this place.

Tables and chairs are available, so you can enjoy your lunch box here.

You can get there from stairs beside the entrance or 3rd floor of exhibition rooms.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Toyokan - Asian Gallery

The original Toyokan was built in 1968 and renewal opened in 2013.
It exhibits art and artfacts from regions including China, Korea, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, India and Egypt.

Statues of Buddha have unique faces by country.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Hyokeikan

Hyokeikan was built in 1909 in celebration of the wedding of the then Crown Prince and later Taisho Emperor.

It's opened when they have special exhibitions and events.
This building is built in Western style of late Meiji era.

Two lions are on the both side of the entrance. One opens its mouth and the other closes its mouth like Komainu at shrine.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Heiseikan

Heiseikan's 2nd floor is for large scale special exhibitions.
It's opened in 1999.

The Japanese Archaeology Gallery is on the 1st floor to show Japan's ancient cultures.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Tokyo National Museum - Honkan - Japanese Gallery

Honkan is the main hall of the museum and called Japanese Gallery.
It's opened in 1938.

The 1st floor galleries are organized by category like sculpture, lacquerware, metalwork, swords, ceramics etc.

The 2nd floor exhibitions are "Highlights of Japanese Art".
It has an overview of Japanese art from ancient times of Jomon to the 19th century.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Ueno station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line / Joban Line etc.
Ueno station on Ginza Line / Hibiya Line (G16/H17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

620 yen (Regular Exhibitions)
9:30-17:00 (-20:00 on Fridays in Apr. through Dec.)  Closed on Mondays

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Science Museum

Science Museum is located in Kitanomaru Park of Imperial Palace.
Exhibitions start from 2nd floor through 5th floor.

Each floor has several rooms with unique theme of science.
Most of exhibitions are hands-on type exhibitions.
Work shops and theater are available, too.

This place is playground for kids to learn about science without feeling that they are studying about science and technology.

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<The Nearest Station>

Takebashi station on Tozai Line (T08/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

720 yen

9:30 - 16:30     Closed on Wednesdays, Dec. 28 - Jan. 3

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