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Half-Day Tokyo Layover | Explore the Tokyo National Museum

Don't waste your layover in Tokyo! With just 7 hours, you can check out the Tokyo National Museum. Here's an exciting guide for you! After landing at Narita Airport, take the "Keisei Electric Railway SKYLINER" and reach Ueno Station in just 45 minutes—super convenient transportation. The Tokyo National Museum is Japan's oldest national museum, featuring six unique exhibition halls. The Main Hall showcases ancient Japanese artifacts; the Toyokan houses treasures from China and the Korean Peninsula, including a replica of the "Records of the Three Kingdoms" manuscript; the Horyuji Treasure Gallery offers stunning Buddhist art, with translucent glass and shallow water pools embodying Japanese aesthetics; and the Hyokeikan hosts a limited-time Hello Kitty exhibition, blending vintage charm with cuteness. It's also a great spot for photography. Capture the reflection of the Horyuji Treasure Gallery's entrance; pose with the bronze lion at the Hyokeikan's main gate; or wear a kimono and take atmospheric shots in the Main Hall corridor. After your museum visit, head to Ueno Park to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, or visit Ueno Zoo to see the giant pandas. Feeling hungry? Stop by "Ameya-Yokocho" for Japanese curry and strawberry daifuku, and explore "Ueno Onshi Park Shopping Street" for exquisite souvenirs. Next time you have a layover here, avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in unique cultural experiences!
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Posted: May 9, 2025
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