Encounter World-Famous Masterpieces
The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
Japan’s leading museum devoted to Western art, with a collection of Western art masterpieces
This museum with a main building designed by the French architect Le Corbusier specializes in Western art. It houses over 6,000 works centering around the Matsukata Collection and exhibits works of Western art from the Middle Ages to the mid-twentieth century by painters and sculptors such as Degas, Van Gogh, and Rodin.
In 2016, the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, became the twentieth World Heritage site in Japan as one of the sites in the Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement.
Collection Highlights
Nearby Attractions
NMWA is located within Ueno Park, sitting in one of Japan’s premier cultural areas alongside numerous museums and cultural facilities. The park is famous for cherry blossoms and offers seasonal natural beauty. A brief walk reveals nearby traditional neighborhoods, making it a charming area where tradition and culture come alive.
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Ameyoko -
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Shinobazu Pond -
Ueno Zoo -
Ueno Station
Plan Your Visit
*We are closed on Mondays (open on holiday Mondays and closed on the following days), during installation periods, and New Year holidays. For irregular openings and closings, please check the exhibition schedule and news.