National Museum of Western Art: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Tokyo Station)
National Museum of Western Art is a museum in Ueno-kōen, Tokyo, about 4 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 国立西洋美術館 |
| Location | Ueno-kōen, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Ueno Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 269 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 300 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Important Cultural Property of Japan, Registered Monument of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 1,400 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.71536, 139.77585 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.nmwa.go.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Ueno Station, about 0.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (国立西洋美術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- National Museum of Nature and Science – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Ueno Royal Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Bell of Time – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Gojō Tenjinsha – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.