Jul 13th
Sep 20th
The history and culture of sports in Japan will be explored at the event
The history and culture of sports in Japan will be explored at the event (Photo: davidgsteadman / Public Domain)

Sports Nippon Exhibition 2021

Celebrating the history and culture of sports in Japan

Kim Bergström   - 1 min read
Venue : Tokyo National Museum When : Jul 13th - Sep 20th 2021, 9:30am - 5:00pm

In commemoration of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, an exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum will introduce the history and culture of sports in Japan. Various arts, crafts, and modern sports memorabilia will be displayed at the event, to trace the origin and development of Japanese sports throughout different periods in history.

Adult admission to the event is priced at 1000 yen, and advance reservations are required. These can be arranged by visiting the official museum website closer to the exhibition's commencement.

Getting there

The Tokyo National Museum is located 10 minutes on foot from either the JR Ueno or JR Uguisudani Station, or around 15 minutes on foot from Nezu Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) and Keisei Ueno Station (Keisei Line).

For those who opt to drive, the museum is 5 minutes from the Ueno Exit on the Shuto Expressway's Ueno Route. Do note that there is no dedicated parking lot for the museum, so public transport is advised whenever possible.

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Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström @kim.b

Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here.  🍵🌼🌸