Nara National Museum
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Nara National Museum
- Location
- 〒630-8213 50 Noboriōji-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- About a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, or take the Nara Kotsu "City Circular" bus (outer loop) from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at "Himuro Shrine / National Museum," which is right nearby.
- Parking
- Please use the nearby paid parking facilities.
- Business Hours
- 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Admission until 30 minutes before closing)
- Regular Holiday
- Every Monday (the following day if it's a holiday, and the day after the end of consecutive holidays). December 28 to January 1.
- Fees
- General: 700 yen, University students: 350 yen *Special exhibitions are charged separately.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number: 050-5542-8600
- Official Website
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