The National Museum of Western Art

🏛️ Museums · 台東区, 東京都

Located in Ueno Park, The National Museum of Western Art houses Japan's premier collection of European art, featuring masterpieces from the Renaissance through the early 20th century. The museum building itself is a masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Le Corbusier and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can admire works by Monet, Renoir, Rubens, and Rodin, including the famous sculpture 'The Thinker' displayed in the front courtyard.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	台東区, 東京都
🎟 Admission	¥500 adults / ¥250 college students
🚉 Access	1 min walk from JR Ueno Station
🕐 Hours	Not available
🔗 Official	—

💡 Tips for Visitors

English audio guides and signage are available throughout the museum. The museum is closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday), and admission is free on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Purchase tickets at the entrance; major credit cards are accepted, and it's easily accessible via JR Ueno Station.