Tokyo National Museum’s regular exhibitions are free to the public on the third Monday of September, the Respect for the Aged Day national holiday. This is one of only two days of the year that you can get in for free — the other being International Museum Day — so it’s worth noting in your cheapo calendar.
The museum exhibits around 600 works of art in fields such as painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and archaeology. Samurai fans should note that they also have arms and armour. See the museum’s website for a full breakdown of what is on display at any time.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing: 4:30 p.m.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Sep
2025
Free
- 282 m from Uguisudani Station Yamanote Line (JY6)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK31)
- 0.7 km from Iriya Station Hibiya Line (H19)
- 0.8 km from Ueno Station Ginza Line (G16)Hibiya Line (H18)Yamanote Line (JY5)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK30)Jōban Line (JJ4)
