JCII Camera Museum
JCII Camera Museum was established in 1954, the full name of JCII is Japan Camera and Optical Instruments Inspection and Testing Institute. The goal of the museum is to ensure all the photographic equipment exported from Japan meets the quality requirements. Responsible for testing the quality of camera products, this company came across classic models of various brands of cameras. To record these cameras in the history, the museum began to collect various models since 1969. After more than 40 years of accumulation, the museum now has many camera models. If you have any Japanese lens launched before the 1980s, most likely you will find the logo of JCII. With the improvement on quality control level of each factory, JCII has gradually withdrawn from the role of QC since the 1980s. The JCII Camera Museum established in 1989 has been open to the public to display many models.
Although not particularly large (only 310 square meters), the museum is divided into two regions. One region is the regular exhibition hall displaying many classic models and the other is a special exhibition hall, which usually last for four months. With more than 4,900 cameras made in Japan alone, the collection of photographic equipment is extensive. Also, different special exhibitions are held from time to time, thus the museum is very interesting. The main collections include traditional cameras as well as modern digital cameras, including the world's first camera "Giroux Daguerreotype Camera" produced on August 19, 1839, Japan's first camera made in 1854, the first Hansa launched in 1936 by Canon and Nikon, the first Nikon 1, and the first Nikonmat Nikkormat EL with automatic exposure control.
In addition to its own collection of cameras, the museum also regularly displays old models from around the world. For example, in the British Camera Show, there were about 200 pieces of antique British cameras from the 19th to the 20th century, including the shooting device used by the British inventors William Henry Fox Talbot in 1834.
Admission Fee: The permanent exhibition 300 Yen
Address: JCII Ichiban-cho Bldg., 25, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Open Hours: 10:00 to 17:00, Closed: Mondays
The goal of JCII Camera Museum is to let as many people as possible to understand the history of cameras and photography. If your family is interested in the history of cameras and the development of photography technology, visiting the JCII Camera Museum is a must. An important feature of the JCII Camera Museum is that the exhibition discloses all the stages of the development of photography. In the Special Exhibition, there are various types of cameras from all over the world, including those classic, masterpiece, and antique cameras. In addition to the JCII Photography Museum, the JCII Photography Salon and JCII Library are dedicated to help people understand photography and film.
JCII Photo Salon
Creating interest in Japanese photographic culture through the exhibition of a wide assortment of photographs.
Admission: Free Open Hours: 10:00 to 17:00
JCII Library
This library contains books related to photography. Search for titles using a computer database.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00
JCII Camera Museum was established in 1954, the full name of JCII is Japan Camera and Optical Instruments Inspection and Testing Institute. The goal of the museum is to ensure all the photographic equipment exported from Japan meets the quality requirements. Responsible for testing the quality of camera products, this company came across classic models of various brands of cameras. To record these cameras in the history, the museum began to collect various models since 1969. After more than 40 years of accumulation, the museum now has many camera models. If you have any Japanese lens launched before the 1980s, most likely you will find the logo of JCII. With the improvement on quality control level of each factory, JCII has gradually withdrawn from the role of QC since the 1980s. The JCII Camera Museum established in 1989 has been open to the public to display many models.
Although not particularly large (only 310 square meters), the museum is divided into two regions. One region is the regular exhibition hall displaying many classic models and the other is a special exhibition hall, which usually last for four months. With more than 4,900 cameras made in Japan alone, the collection of photographic equipment is extensive. Also, different special exhibitions are held from time to time, thus the museum is very interesting. The main collections include traditional cameras as well as modern digital cameras, including the world's first camera "Giroux Daguerreotype Camera" produced on August 19, 1839, Japan's first camera made in 1854, the first Hansa launched in 1936 by Canon and Nikon, the first Nikon 1, and the first Nikonmat Nikkormat EL with automatic exposure control.
In addition to its own collection of cameras, the museum also regularly displays old models from around the world. For example, in the British Camera Show, there were about 200 pieces of antique British cameras from the 19th to the 20th century, including the shooting device used by the British inventors William Henry Fox Talbot in 1834.
Admission Fee: The permanent exhibition 300 Yen
Address: JCII Ichiban-cho Bldg., 25, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0082
Open Hours: 10:00 to 17:00, Closed: Mondays
The goal of JCII Camera Museum is to let as many people as possible to understand the history of cameras and photography. If your family is interested in the history of cameras and the development of photography technology, visiting the JCII Camera Museum is a must. An important feature of the JCII Camera Museum is that the exhibition discloses all the stages of the development of photography. In the Special Exhibition, there are various types of cameras from all over the world, including those classic, masterpiece, and antique cameras. In addition to the JCII Photography Museum, the JCII Photography Salon and JCII Library are dedicated to help people understand photography and film.
JCII Photo Salon
Creating interest in Japanese photographic culture through the exhibition of a wide assortment of photographs.
Admission: Free Open Hours: 10:00 to 17:00
JCII Library
This library contains books related to photography. Search for titles using a computer database.
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the address of JCII Camera Museum in Tokyo?The JCII Camera Museum was established to expose as many people as possible to cameras and the history of photography, and to educate people about the discipline. Location: JCII Ichiban-cho Bldg., 25, Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102 -0082 Japan (Nippon).
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What is the opening time of Tokyo JCII Camera Museum?Open: 10:00 to 17:00, Closed: Mondays (In case Monday is a National Holiday, the museum will be open and be closed the following day), the beginning and end of the year, and other dates determined by the museum.
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How much does the Tokyo JCII Camera Museum ticket cost?JCII Camera Museum Admission: The permanent exhibition 300 Yen, JCII Photo Salon Admission: Free, JCII Library Admission: Free.
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How to get to JCII Camera Museum in Tokyo by public transportation?You can take the Tokyo Metro-Hanzomon Line and get off at Hanzomon Station, a 1-minute walk from exit 4, or take the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and get off at Kojimachi Station, an 8-minute walk from exit 3.
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What is the opening time of JCII Photo Salon in the JCII Camera Museum?JCII Photo Salon: Creating interest in Japanese photographic culture through the exhibition of a wide assortment of photographs. Open: 10:00 to 17:00, Closed: Mondays (except when a national holiday falls on a Monday.
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What is the opening time of JCII Library in the JCII Camera Museum?This library contains books related to photography. Search for titles using a computer database. Open: 10:00 to 17:00, Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.
Japan Office
- Tel: +81 50-3701-6391
- Email: info@japanholiday.com
- Working Hours: 8am-7pm, (Japan)
USA Office
- Tel: +1-6265617117
- Email: info@japanholiday.com
- Working Hours: 8am-7pm, Pacific Time
