--- title: Tokyo National Museum Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 55 of 63 (Sightseeing & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-national-museum-private-tour/ --- # Tokyo National Museum Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** Trace Japanese art from ancient times to the modern era at Tokyo National Museum on a private tour for your party. Admission and a guide are included; some displays change each week. 4.79 from 39 reviews at €93 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #55 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Founded in 1872, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest museum in Japan. The museum has stored about 120,000 art works and owns nearly 100 national treasures. More than 3,000 art works are on display here at any time, giving visitors a digest of the history of Japan from ancient times to the modern era. It may be efficient to hire a guide to make sure you don't miss anything important. The collection changes a little each week, so you can enjoy it no matter how many times you visit. This tour does not include the special exhibition; we will primarily guide you through the permanent exhibitions in the Main Building and the Horyu-ji Gallery. ## Before you book - Meeting point: ◼️Find a guide holding a sign that says… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: MACHI TOUR JAPAN - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.79 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 39. - 5 stars: 35 (90%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (5%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the historical context and personal attention; some felt an audio guide might have taught them more. **Praised:** - Historical context linking the museum's art and objects to Japanese culture - Friendly, approachable guides who welcome questions - Exhibits chosen around visitors' interests - Clear English explanations of Japanese art and history **Complaints:** - Some praise the commentary, while others say an audio guide might have been more informative Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-10-18 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Tickets for admission - Guide description ## Not included - Tips are appreciated. ## Itinerary 1. **Tokyo National Museum** (2h; admission included) - Founded in 1872, the Tokyo National Museum is the oldest museum in Japan. The museum has restored approximately 120,000 art works and owns nearly 100 national treasures. More than 3,000 art works are on display here at any given time, providing visitors with an insight into... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point ◼️Find a guide holding a sign that says "Museum Tour" in front of the ticket booth of the Tokyo National Museum. ◼️Student / 70+: Please show your ID Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sightseeing & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #55 of 63** | €93 | 2h | 4.79 (39) | private | | [Tokyo Private Discovery Tour / Unique Insights & Must Sees](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-private-discovery-tour-unique-insights-must-sees/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 5.0 (289) | private | | [Private Tailor-made Akihabara Anime Tour with a Local Otaku Guide](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-tailor-made-akihabara-anime-tour-with-a-local-otaku-guide/?format=md) | €138 | 3h | 5.0 (185) | private | | [Tokyo Customized Private Tour (Must See Places in 1 Day)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-customized-private-tour-must-see-places-in-1-day/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 4.95 (2463) | private | Ranked #55 of 63 in Sightseeing & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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