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White Heron Castle rating icon 9.8

68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 4 of 428
Popularity in Category: 36 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 598 of 28510
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Tokyo National Museum rating icon 9.1

13-9 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 19 of 428
Popularity in Category: 138 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 2328 of 28510
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National Museum of Nature and Science rating icon 9.1

National Museum of Nature and Science, Taito, Tokyo, 110-8718, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 21 of 428
Popularity in Category: 130 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 1969 of 28510
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TeamLab Borderless rating icon 8.8

Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabudai, 1-chōme−2−4 ヒルズ ガーデンプラザ B B1 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 33 of 428
Popularity in Category: 212 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 3285 of 28510
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum rating icon 8.5

1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 47 of 428
Popularity in Category: 263 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 3910 of 28510
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National Center for the Arts rating icon 8.4

7-chōme-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 51 of 428
Popularity in Category: 274 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 4296 of 28510
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Edo Tokyo Museum rating icon 8.3

Edo Tokyo Museum, 1, Kiyosumi-dori Avenue, Yokoami 1, Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, 130-0015, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 54 of 428
Popularity in Category: 301 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 4510 of 28510
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Zachary November 5, 2024

I recommend checking out the special exhibitions online before your visit. Some exhibits have extra fees, and knowing what's there might help you plan your budget better.

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Brian October 11, 2024

My advice is to grab the audio guide—it's super helpful and really enhances the experience. I almost skipped it, but I'm so glad I didn't!

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Kyoto Railway Museum rating icon 8.3

Kyoto railway museum, Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8835, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 53 of 428
Popularity in Category: 312 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 4544 of 28510
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Nathan November 15, 2024

Try visiting on a weekday, preferably Tuesday or Wednesday, to avoid the bigger crowds. I found it way more enjoyable with less waiting time for exhibits!

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Railway Museum rating icon 8.2

Japan, 〒330-0852 埼玉県さいたま市大宮区大成町3丁目47 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 55 of 428
Popularity in Category: 327 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 4884 of 28510
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Mary November 17, 2024

Look for combo tickets if you’re planning on visiting other places nearby. I saved a good amount by buying a day pass that included the museum.

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Justin October 15, 2024

I suggest arriving right when it opens at 10 AM to avoid the crowds. It gets pretty busy later on, especially on weekends.

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National Museum for the Development of Science and Innovation rating icon 7.8

Nippon-Kagaku-Miraikan (NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EMERGING SCIENCE AND INNOVATION), 2-chōme-3-3-6 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 65 of 428
Popularity in Category: 416 of 1904
Popularity Worldwide: 6125 of 28510
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