- Photography and video recording are not allowed unless otherwise indicated.
- Photography of objects is permitted, only where indicated by signs, for personal and non-commercial purposes.
(Please do not use flashes, additional lighting, panorama mode, selfie sticks, tripods, and monopods; do not stay in one spot for too long.)
- Please switch your phone to silent mode and refrain from talking on the phone.
- Please do not touch any exhibits or showcases.
- Please only use wooden graphite pencils to make notes. The use of other writing utensils (including pens and mechanical pencils) is not allowed.
- Food or drinks are not allowed.
- Please do not disturb other visitors.
- Temperature, humidity, and lighting inside the galleries are controlled for the conservation of the works on display.
Entering the Building
- The exhibition galleries are accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and those with baby strollers.
- Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Coin-operated lockers are available. (A 100-yen coin is needed to use one; the coin will be returned after use.)
Number of small lockers (29 x 34.6 x 42.2 cm): 30
Number of large lockers (50.5 x 34.6 x 42.2 cm): 6
- Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside.
- Re-entry is not permitted after exiting.
The Museum is located in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Please click on the links below for the opening times of the East Gardens before planning a visit. (As a working palace, security and opening arrangements for the East Gardens are subject to change.)
