Nara National Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nara
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:30-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: 700 JPY (regular exhibition) · Student: 400 JPY (students)
- Address
- 50 Noborioji-cho, Nara 630-8213, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6839, 135.8362
Introduction
Opened in 1895 on the edge of Nara Park, near Kofuku-ji and Kasuga Taisha, the Nara National Museum's Original Building is an elegant Meiji-era brick pile in French Renaissance style — itself a designated Important Cultural Property. Its heart is Buddhist art: around 3,800 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, from Asuka-era gilt-bronze Buddhas and portraits of Prince Shotoku to sutras, screens and sword fittings, tracing fourteen centuries of Japanese Buddhist art. Each autumn the Shoso-in Exhibition displays treasures from the Todai-ji repository — a highlight of Japan's art calendar that draws huge crowds. Step outside and the park's free-roaming deer await.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 09:30-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30-17:00 |
Ticket Information
| Adult | 700 JPY (regular exhibition) |
|---|---|
| Student | 400 JPY (students) |
| Free Admission | Free regular exhibition for visitors 65+ |
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Nara National Museum?
Tuesday: 09:30-17:00; Wednesday: 09:30-17:00; Thursday: 09:30-17:00; Friday: 09:30-17:00; Saturday: 09:30-17:00; Sunday: 09:30-17:00
How much is the admission for Nara National Museum?
Adult: 700 JPY (regular exhibition); Student: 400 JPY (students); Free Admission: Free regular exhibition for visitors 65+
Any practical tips for visiting Nara National Museum?
Photography is restricted — check signs, especially in special shows. Book Nara accommodation early for the autumn exhibition.
How long should I spend at Nara National Museum?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
