Visiting Tokyo National Museum may soon cost more for foreign tourists. The Japanese government is considering a two-tiered ticket pricing system to boost revenue at national museums.

Get ready to pay more at Japan's national museums! The Agency for Cultural Affairs is proposing higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at 12 national museums, including the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, aiming to reduce reliance on government funding. The new pricing could be in place by March 2031.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase revenue, with museums needing to generate 65% of operating costs by 2030 or face restructuring. Other ideas being explored include extending museum hours and special exhibitions.

The affected museums include popular destinations like the Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, and several art museums in Tokyo and Osaka. Keep an eye on ticket prices when planning your future visits!