Honkan (Japanese Gallery)
Here, you can experience Japanese art and culture from two different perspectives.The first floor is organized by genre, including sculpture, swords, and ceramics.The second floor presents an overview spanning prehistory to the 19th century.
1st floor: Genre Exhibits
| Ent： | Entrance |
| Hall： | Entrance hall |
| 1： | Sculpture |
| 2： | Lacquerware |
| 3-1： | Metalwork |
| 3-2： | Swords |
| 3-3： | Ceramics |
| 4： | Thematic Exhibition |
| 5： | Historical Records |
| 6： | Ainu and Ryūkyū |
| 7： | Conservation and Restoration |
| 8： | Art of the Modern Era | Late 19th–first half of 20th century |
| 9： | Education Space |
| A： | Thematic and Special Exhibitions |
| B： | The Door to Japanese Art (Interactive gallery) |
| C： | Japanese Culture Plaza (Experience gallery) |
| P： | Passageway |
2nd floor: Highlights of Japanese Art
| 11-1： | Ancient Art | Ca. 11,000 BC–7th century AD |
| 11-2： | The Arrival of Buddhism | 6th–8th century |
| 12： | National Treasure Gallery |
| 13-1： | The Arts of Buddhism | 8th–16th century |
| 13-2： | The Arts of the Imperial Court | 8th–16th century |
| 13-3： | Zen and Ink Painting | 13th–16th century |
| 14： | Tea Ceremony |
| 15・16： | Arms and Armor of the Samurai | 12th–19th century |
| 17： | Paintings on Folding Screens and Sliding Doors | 16th–19th century |
| 18-1： | Decorative Arts | 16th–19th century |
| 18-2： | Painting and Calligraphy | 16th–19th century |
| 19： | Performing Arts |
| 20： | The Art of Fashion | 17th–19th century The Art of Ukiyo-e | 17th–19th century |
| D： | Thematic Exhibitions |
| E： | Thematic Exhibitions |
| N： | Netsuke: The Prince Takamado Collection |
| IL： | The Japanese Emperor's Palanquins |
Basement
| EDU： | Education Space |
Restroom（M）
Restroom（F）
Restroom (accessible)
Information
Coin Lockers
Restaurant
Café
Vending Machines
Museum Shop
Elevator
Payphone
AED (Automatic External Deffibrillators)
Diaper Change Facilities
Baby Chair
Day-care Room
Nursing Room
Aid Station Nursing Room
Ostomate Facilities
Braille Information
Small Whiteboard (For communication)
Wheelchairs Available
Viewpoint
Lounge
Drinking Fountain
No food. Lidded drinks only.
Food & drinks allowed