NIKON MUSEUM ─ A History of Tradition and
Innovation, Along With Some Episodes

Ever since its foundation as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, Nikon has been enriching people's lives and contributing to industrial development by providing leading-edge products based on sophisticated applied optics and high-precision technologies. The Nikon Museum introduces the history of Nikon over our more than 100 years through a variety of products and technologies that symbolize our mix of tradition and innovation, along with the ideas and episodes behind their development.

Summer break

Nikon Museum will be closed from July 20 (Sun) to July 28 (Mon) and August 10 (Sun) to August 18 (Mon) for summer break.

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Exhibitions

The Nikon Museum consists of four zones: the Entrance, Industry (B to B business), Consumer (B to C business), and the Theater.

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Industry Zone

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In this area, products and technologies that contribute to the advancement of a variety of industries such as the semiconductor, electronics and automotive industries, as well as healthcare and academic fields, are exhibited. Also exhibited in the center of the industry area is the synthetic silica ingot, which is considered a symbol of Nikon's technologies.

Consumer Zone

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This area introduces Nikon products, including successive generations of cameras and lenses starting with the Nikon Ⅰ. Also exhibited are products used in wide variety of fields such as news reportage, the development of space exploration, etc. Binoculars, which have been manufactured by Nikon since its establishment, and eyeglasses are also exhibited.

Theater Zone

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The theater exhibits original Nikon Museum movies on a 140-inch screen. Various events, including special exhibitions, will also be held from time to time.

Entrance Zone

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Nikon's expertise is deeply rooted in the history of optical glass, a legacy showcased at the entrance.

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There is also the museum shop, where original goods are available to commemorate your visit.

Museum Shop

A wide variety of products are available in the museum shop.

Yokan
Bags
Tableware
Accessories
Stationary
Daily Necessities
Capsule Toys
Hobbies
Clothing
Museum Shop

Payment Method

Cash, credit cards, electronic money and QR code payments are accepted.

  1. *Stock is limited for each item. We appreciate your understanding.

For Visitors

Basic Information

Opening Hours 10:00AM to 5:30PM (last admission at 5:00PM)
Closed Mondays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays*, and other days as determined by the Museum
  • *Including national holidays that fall on Saturdays
  • *Closure or changes to the open hours of Nikon Museum may occur, depending on weather and/or public transport conditions.
Admission Free
Reservation Not required
  • *If you are planning to visit the museum in a group of more than 30 members, please contact the museum via the contact form prior to visiting.
  • *There are no visitor parking and bicycle parking facilities at Nikon Museum. Please visit the museum using public transport.
Address 1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8601, Japan
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F
Contact Tel: +81-3-6743-5600
Fax: +81-3-6410-7670
  • *Response hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
    Inquiries received outside of the above hours will be responded to during business hours, in the order they are received.

Overview of Nikon Museum

Open 12 October, 2024
Exhibits Approx. 1,300 items
Floor Area Approx. 670m2
Equipment, Services Museum shop, lockers (free), rental baby buggies and wheelchairs (free)
Barrier-free Information Multi-purpose toilet, nursing room and AED (provided on the same floor)
Ramp (at the entrance to the building)

AR Content

Nikon Museum is offering AR content that deepens your understanding of the products and technologies of Nikon, and provides games for children to play. We hope you enjoy them on your smartphone or tablet.

  1. *To use this service, you need a smartphone or tablet with a camera that can read QR codes, as well as a web browser and mobile network access.
  2. *Depending on the specifications and settings of the device, and signal conditions of your telecommunications carrier, you may not be able to view contents properly. We appreciate your understanding.

Guided Tour

Museum staff will guide visitors through the museum upon request.

  • Guided tours are free and by reservation only.
  • For a guided museum tour, please make a reservation via the guided tour reservation form at least 3 business days prior to your visit.
  • Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will be confirmed via a “Reservation Confirmation E-mail” sent by the Nikon Museum after your application.
  1. *Response hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
    Inquiries received outside of the above hours will be responded to during business hours, in the order they are received.

Access/Map

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1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8601, Japan
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F
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Nikon Museum entrance (ramp provided)

By Train

  • Approx. 4 minutes walk from Nishioi Station (JR Yokosuka Line/Shonan-Shinjuku Line)
  • Approx. 12 minutes walk from Oi-machi Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line, Tokyu Oi-machi Line)
  • Approx. 10 minutes walk from Shimo-shimmei Station (Tokyu Oi-machi Line)
  1. *There are no visitor parking and bicycle parking facilities at Nikon Museum.
    Please visit the museum using public transport.
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