Tokyo National Museum

As Japan's oldest and largest national museum, this stately Ueno Park complex houses an unrivaled collection of over 120,000 national treasures, samurai armor, delicate ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and ancient Buddhist statues. It is the ultimate stop for deep historical context, spread across multiple galleries including the Honkan (Japanese Gallery) and the Toyokan (Asian Gallery). Expect a vast, world-class museum experience that requires several hours to fully appreciate.

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