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Tokyo National Museum

Taito, Tokyo, Japan

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About Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum (Tokyo Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) houses national treasures from Japan and around the Far East and Asia.

Its archaeological finds range from Japanese artwork and archaeological pieces to artefacts from Egypt and India. It also has a collection known as the Horyuji Treasures, made up of over 300 pieces of Buddhist art. The exhibits at the Tokyo National Museum are arranged by category.

Japan Historic Sites

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Key Details
Name
Tokyo National Museum
Alternative Name
Tokyo Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan
Location
Taito, Tokyo, Japan
Categories
World, Japan
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