National Museum of Western Art｜Encounter Masterpieces at a World Heritage Museum

📍 Permanent Exhibition at the National Museum of Western Art
(Tokyo, Ueno Park)

Designed by Le Corbusier, the main building of this iconic Ueno museum is registered as a World Heritage Site. Based on the collection of Kojiro Matsukata, the museum features permanent exhibitions of masterpieces by renowned Western artists such as Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rodin. It offers a serene and enriching space where visitors can appreciate both art and architecture.

🗓 Opening Hours
9:30 AM–5:30 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM)
※ Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

🎫 Admission Fees (Permanent Exhibition)
General: ¥500 / University students: ¥250
Free for high school students and younger, under 18, seniors 65 and older, and persons with disabilities (plus one accompanying person).
※ Separate fees apply for special exhibitions.

📫 Location/Access
7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
🚶 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station "Park Exit"

💡 Highlights
• Features iconic Western art pieces like Monet's "Water Lilies" and Rodin's "The Thinker."
• The building itself is a World Heritage architectural work by Le Corbusier, perfect for architecture enthusiasts.
• A luxurious space to quietly immerse yourself in art amidst the greenery of Ueno Park.

Post by NAOMI アート建築めぐり | Aug 21, 2025