Yayoi Museum, Tokyo

Name: Yayoi Museum
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#101 among attractions in Tokyo

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The Yayoi 2-chome site is the name for an archaeological site with the trace of a Yayoi period settlement located in the Mukogaoka neighborhood of Yayoi, in Bunkyō, Tokyo in the Kantō region of Japan. It received protection as a National Historic Site in 1976. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°42'54"N, 139°45'49"E

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文京区 (西方)Tokyo Japan

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Yayoi Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Western Art, Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo.

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Grand site for Japanese art and antiques
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National museum for western art
National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Pond with boat rentals and bird watching
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35°42'24"N • 139°45'11"E
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Park, Garden, Historical place
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yayoi Museum?

Nearby attractions include Yasuda Auditorium, Tokyo (4 min walk), University of Tokyo, Tokyo (6 min walk), Yayoi, Tokyo (7 min walk), University of Tokyo Library, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to Yayoi Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yayoi Museum:

Bus

Yayoi-Nichome • Lines: 上60 (3 min walk)
Todai-konai • Lines: 学01, 学07 (3 min walk)

Metro

Nezu • Lines: C, Jl (6 min walk)
Todaimae • Lines: N (9 min walk)

Train

Keisei-Ueno (16 min walk)
Ueno (20 min walk)

Light rail

Nippori • Lines: Nt (28 min walk)