Tokyo National Museum

As Japan's oldest and largest national museum, this sprawling Ueno Park complex houses an unrivaled collection of over 120,000 national treasures, samurai armor, delicate ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and ancient Buddhist sculptures. It offers an unparalleled deep dive into Japanese history across multiple distinct galleries, including the classical Honkan building. Expect to spend several hours wandering through world-class exhibits spanning thousands of years of Asian art.

• Category: Museum
• City: Kyoto
• Address: 13-9 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan