Play Space at the Tokyo National Museum
- Date
- January 16, 2026 (Fri) - March 1, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 10:00–16:45 (last entry at 16:30)
Please note that these hours differ from those of the TNM Collection galleries.
- Closed
- Mondays
However, the museum will be open on Monday, February 23 (a holiday), and closed the following day.
- Venue
- Tokyo National Museum, Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Room T5
- Admission
- Free (However, a ticket to the museum is required for individuals aged 18 to 69, excluding high school students.)
General admission ticket: ¥1,000; University students: ¥500
Please note that separate fees apply for other events and special exhibitions at the museum.
- Target Audience
- Children under elementary school age and their parents, guardians, or chaperones, aged 18 and over. (Please note that children must be accompanied. Entry is not permitted for children or adults who are by themselves.)
Each parent/guardian may accompany up to three children.
A maximum of six people per group may enter. Larger groups are not accepted.
- Organizers
- Tokyo National Museum
- Special sponsorship
- Tokyo National Museum Partners’ Association
- Sponsorship
- CRYPTON FUTURE MEDIA, INC. Airdog Japan,inc.
- In cooperation with
- MIKI HOUSE
- Planning support
- Loftwork Inc.
Come and play at the museum!
The Tokyo National Museum is offering a casual play area for families. We hope children, our future leaders, will enjoy this space and leave with happy memories. We also want parents and guardians to relax, knowing their children can play here without disturbing visitors in the galleries.
At the heart of the space is a giant slide shaped like Mount Fuji, surrounded by other lucky symbols from Japanese culture. Step into Play Space at the Tokyo National Museum and discover a fun-filled environment waiting to be explored.
Here’s what you can do at Play Space with your kids:
We hope international visitors will also join us:
Things to do at Play Space
TNM Mount Fuji Slide
A slide about 1.7 meters tall (5 feet 7 inches) will take center stage.
Climb up, slide down — there are so many ways to have fun!
Fortune Sticks
Try your luck and draw a fortune featuring a lucky Japanese symbol. Which one will you get?
"First Dream" Ball Pool
Search for lucky Japanese symbols like hawks and eggplants!
Please note that height restrictions vary by area.
Handprint Art
Create your own handprint art using paper featuring artworks from the Museum.
Thursdays & Fridays: 10:00–12:00
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00–16:45
Participation available anytime during these hours.
Please note that you may be asked to wait if the area becomes crowded.
As we use ink, we kindly ask parents and guardians to assist their children (our staff will also help).
Relaxation Area
Many books are available. If you find a book you like, you can purchase it at the museum shop on the first floor of the main building. (Some books are not available.)
Baby Area
Based on the traditional theme “A carp climbs the waterfall and becomes a dragon,” this baby play area is designed like a pool at the base of a waterfall. Infants can enjoy the space safely together with their parents or guardians.
For children under age 1.
Baby Care Room
Two baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing will be inside the venue.
Calm down space
This is a quiet space where you can take a break and calm down if you feel tired from light, sound, or other sensory stimulation.
Drink Area
Please use this designated area whenever you’d like to have a drink. Please note that only beverages in containers with a secure, fully closed lid, such as water bottles or flasks, are allowed at Play Space.
Stroller Parking
A stroller parking area (for about 14 strollers) will be set up near the venue exit. Those entering Play Space can leave their strollers unfolded.
How to Enter
Weekdays
Please come directly to the reception desk.
You may use the space for up to one hour during opening hours. Entry may be regulated with numbered tickets to prevent overcrowding.
Weekends and Holidays
An online reservation is required.
There are seven sessions per day, each 45 minutes, with full turnover between sessions. Please come to the reception desk with all members of your party at least 5 minutes before your reserved session begins. You may enter even if you are late but are required to leave by the end of your reserved session. For example, if you reserved Session 2, you may enter any time from 10:55 to around 11: 30, but you must leave at 11:45.
Session Times
（1）10:00 AM – 10:45 AM（2）11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
（3）12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
（4）1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
（5）2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
（6）3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
（7）4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
How to Make a Reservation
・Please make a reservation through the website below.
・Reservations can be made at 20:00, 7 days in advance.
・Reservations are limited to one session per person per day.
・To change your reservation time on the same day, please cancel your original booking first and then make a new one for your preferred time.
・Reservations close once the maximum capacity for a session is reached.
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