What are the opening hours of ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)?

17:30–19:30; Oct 23 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Oct 30 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 2 (Mon): 17:30–21:00; Nov 6 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 13 (Fri): 17:30–21:30; Nov 14 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 20 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 21 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 22 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 27 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 28 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Dec 4 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Dec 5 (Sat): 17:30–21:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden) cost?

General ¥4,200 (door; advance ¥3,600; university ¥3,200, high school ¥2,800; junior high and under free)

Where is ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Tokyo National Museum Garden. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

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ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)

Japanese title: ZEN NIGHT TOKYO（東京国立博物館庭園）

Tokyo National Museum Garden (Ueno Sta.)

Night opening of the Tokyo National Museum garden with illuminated autumn leaves around the pond and walking meditation. 17:30–19:30, until 21:00 on Fri/Sat; ticket includes the Daitokuji special exhibition.

Dates: Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)
Time: 17:30–19:30; Oct 23 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Oct 30 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 2 (Mon): 17:30–21:00; Nov 6 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 13 (Fri): 17:30–21:30; Nov 14 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 20 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 21 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 22 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 27 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 28 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Dec 4 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Dec 5 (Sat): 17:30–21:00
Price: General ¥4,200 (door; advance ¥3,600; university ¥3,200, high school ¥2,800; junior high and under free)
Venue: Tokyo National Museum Garden
Nearest station: Ueno Sta.

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About this event

A special night opening of the Tokyo National Museum garden, organized by the Tokyo National Museum, Nikkei Inc. and VIE. The highlight is "walking Zen" through autumn leaf illumination, a sea of clouds spreading over the pond and "Neuro Music" created with VIE's own technology, with zazen meditation also available. It is the 4th in the ZEN NIGHT series and the first held in Tokyo.

Highlights

A large sea of clouds over the pond and illuminated autumn leaves
"Neuro Music" playing throughout the garden
"Hyakki Yado," a path with about 3,000 red spider lilies, and a tea house
A dry landscape garden with the Milky Way drawn in the dark, and matcha at the pondside teahouse
Admission to the special exhibition "Daitokuji" is included in the ticket

Good for: People interested in night-time autumn leaf walks, Zen, or sound and light shows

Good to know

The zazen program costs extra and requires booking; preschool children cannot join
There are flashing light effects; if you have experienced photosensitivity, consult a doctor beforehand
Kujokan has steep stairs without handrails and is not wheelchair accessible
The Daitokuji exhibition has different hours from the night garden

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Uguisudani: 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
From Ueno: 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Iriya: 0.7 km, about 12 min on foot
From Nezu: 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Special Exhibition: “Utagawa Hiroshige – Best Angles of Edo” (Uchiyama Collection gift)Tokyo National Museum, Honkan Room A (Ueno Sta.) · right there from here · Sep 29 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun)
Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan (Ueno Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)
Exhibition: Picture Books with Limited Coloration – White, Black and MoreInternational Library of Children's Literature, Brick Building 3F Museum (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Oct 6 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun)
Kiyoshi Furukawa Retirement Exhibition: Resonating Sound and Media — Media Art Music TodayThe University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Bunponichi Exhibition 2026The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 2F (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 11 (Wed) – Nov 15 (Sun)
Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese Students: From Hu Gentian to TodayThe University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 5 (Sat)

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FAQ

What is ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)?: A special night opening of the Tokyo National Museum garden, organized by the Tokyo National Museum, Nikkei Inc. and VIE. The highlight is "walking Zen" through autumn leaf illumination, a sea of clouds spreading over the pond and "Neuro Music" created with VIE's own technology, with zazen meditation also available. It is the 4th in the ZEN NIGHT series and the first held in Tokyo.
When is ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)?: Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)?: 17:30–19:30; Oct 23 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 24 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Oct 30 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 1 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 2 (Mon): 17:30–21:00; Nov 6 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 13 (Fri): 17:30–21:30; Nov 14 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 20 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 21 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Nov 22 (Sun): 17:30–21:00; Nov 27 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Nov 28 (Sat): 17:30–21:00; Dec 4 (Fri): 17:30–21:00; Dec 5 (Sat): 17:30–21:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden) cost?: General ¥4,200 (door; advance ¥3,600; university ¥3,200, high school ¥2,800; junior high and under free)
Where is ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Tokyo National Museum Garden. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

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