Guided Tours & Events

Discover Japanese Culture: Guided Tour & Zen Breathing Experience

This is a paid program that combines a guided tour with hands-on cultural experiences, designed for those who are new to Japanese art and history.
During the guided tour, we will introduce some of the best works on display, along with their historical backgrounds.
Following the tour, guests will take part in a Zen Breathing Experience held in a traditional Japanese house.

【Conducted in English】
Guided Tour + ZEN Breathing Experience (130 minutes)

What is ZEN Breathing?
ZEN Breathing is a traditional Japanese breathing practice rooted in Zen teachings of the 18th century.
By gently aligning posture and breath, the mind naturally settles into a state of calm, clarity, and balance.
This one-hour experience takes place in a hidden historic Japanese house located within the museum garden — a quiet, contemplative space rarely accessible to the public.

ZEN Breathing Official Website

How to purchase tickets

Please purchase your ticket through the link below.

Ticket website

 

Date

April 24, 2026 (Fri)

Time

1:00 PM–3:10 PM

Venue

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

Capacity

Up to 12 participants

Guided by

Associate Fellows, General Affairs Division

Meeting Location

In front of the Information Counter at the Japanese Gallery（Honkan）

Meeting Time

Please arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time.

<Schedule>
12:50 pm 　　– Meet in front of the Information Counter at the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)　
1:00–2:00 pm – Guided Tour
2:00–3:10 pm – Zen Breathing Experience

Fee (includes admission to the TNM Collection Exhibitions）

Adult: 8,800 yen
University / Vocational School Student: 8,300 yen
Ages 12–18, or Junior High/High School Student: 7,800 yen

Notes

・After the guided tour, we kindly ask participants to fill out a survey.
・Video recording and flash photography during the tour are not permitted.
・The tour may finish slightly earlier or later than the scheduled time.

Inquiries

guided.tour_tnm@nich.go.jp