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Get InspiredAsiaJapanTokyoTaito CityThe Ueno Royal Museum

The Ueno Royal Museum

JP
Museum·Cultural, Artistic, Inspiring
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by 上野の森美術館 from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by うめとらさん from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by 上野の森美術館 from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by La pie from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by ハルカヌ(カヌとハル) from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by 上野の森美術館 from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by うめとらさん from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by 上野の森美術館 from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by La pie from Google Places
The Ueno Royal Museum
Photo by ハルカヌ(カヌとハル) from Google Places

The Ueno Royal Museum, located in Tokyo's Taito City, is a cultural gem for art lovers. Established in 1972, the museum has carved a niche for itself by focusing on the next generation of artists. Its compact size makes it easy to navigate, allowing visitors to enjoy a curated selection of contemporary art in the vibrant Ueno neighborhood. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a cultural explorer, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the evolving art scene in Japan.

The Ueno Royal Museum, located in Tokyo's Taito City, is a cultural gem for art lovers. Established in 1972, the museum has carved a niche for itself by focusing on the next generation of artists. Its compact size makes it easy to navigate, allowing visitors to enjoy a curated selection of contemporary art in the vibrant Ueno neighborhood. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a cultural explorer, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the evolving art scene in Japan.

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Address
1-2 Uenokōen,Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
Websiteueno-mori.org
Phone03-3833-4191
Hours
Open now
Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Highlights

  • Focus on emerging artists.

  • Located in the vibrant Ueno area.

  • Established in 1972.

  • Compact and easily navigable.

Best For

Art enthusiasts and cultural explorers.

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Locals, Art Lovers, Cultural Enthusiasts

Reviews

4.1
Great5,8 K reviews

The Ueno Royal Museum in Taito City, Tokyo, is appreciated for its focus on emerging artists and its compact, easily navigable space. Visitors enjoy its location in the vibrant Ueno neighborhood, which adds to the cultural experience. While some might find the museum small, it offers a curated selection of contemporary art that appeals to both locals and tourists. The museum's establishment in 1972 marks it as a longstanding cultural institution in Tokyo. Overall, it is a recommended stop for art enthusiasts exploring the city.

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Location

1, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Stays near The Ueno Royal Museum

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Centurion Hotel & Spa Ueno Station

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Hop Inn Tokyo Ueno

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Centurion Hotel Ueno

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Ueno Touganeya Hotel

4.3(788)
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Efficient, Clean, Convenient

Food & drink near The Ueno Royal Museum

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Seiyoken

4.1(2 K)
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YAKITORI Torikizoku Ueno Showa Dori Store

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Jidori Senmonten Iroriya Uenoten Ueno Ten

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Toriyoshi Shoten Ueno 6 Chome

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J.CHICKEN 叫了个炸鸡 アメ横店

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Nonchan Ameyoko Branch

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Chicken Man - Ameyoko Branch

4.6(326)
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Ueno Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Iwasaki

4.8(2,1 K)
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Intimate, Friendly, Authentic Leaning

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Ameyoko market

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Shinobazu Pond

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Shinobazu no Ike Bentendō

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Ueno Park

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The National Museum of Western Art

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National Museum of Nature and Science

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine

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