The National Museum of Modern Art: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Tokyo Station)
The National Museum of Modern Art is a museum in Kitanomaru Park, Tokyo, about 2 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 | 東京国立近代美術館 |
| Location | Kitanomaru Park, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Takebashi Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 267 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 303 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1952 |
| Interest among English readers | about 600 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 35.69055, 139.75464 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.momat.go.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Takebashi 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 (東京国立近代美術館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Science Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Shimizu Gate – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Kitanomaru Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Imperial Palace East Gardens – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Yayoi Ireido – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.