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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum
"Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum" is an annual event that coincides with the Spring time Opening of the Museum Garden (Tuesday, March 12–Sunday, May 19, 2019). There are many artworks featuring cherry blossoms on display in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan), as well as a host of events including gallery talks, haiku poetry gatherings and concerts.
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
Springtime opening of the Museum Garden
Come enjoy the fantastic cherry blossoms at Tokyo National Museum!
"Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum" is an annual event that coincides with the Spring time Opening of the Museum Garden (Tuesday, March 12–Sunday, May 19, 2019). There are many artworks featuring cherry blossoms on display in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan), as well as a host of events including gallery talks, haiku poetry gatherings and concerts.
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
Springtime opening of the Museum Garden
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
Please click on Ohanami lunch box
Merrymaking under Blossom Trees, By Kano Naganobu, Edo period, 17th century (National Treasure)
Honkan Room 2, March 12–April 7, 2019
Bugaku Dances and Music, By Kano Eigaku, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 7, March 12–April 21, 2019
Poem, By Emperor Gonara, Muromachi period, 16th century (Gift of Mrs. Ota Matsuko)
Honkan Room 3, March 12–April 21, 2019
Cherry Tree, By Mashiyama Sessai, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 8, March 12–April 7, 2019
Handsome Youth on Horseback under Cherry Blossom Tree, By Okumura Masanobu, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, March 19–April 14, 2019
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Otomo no Kuronushi, By Toshusai Sharaku, Edo period, dated 1794
Honkan Room 10, March 19–April 14, 2019
Netsuke, Design of a woman wearing a bowl, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Go Seinosuke)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Sword Guard, Moon and cherry blossom design, By Natsuo, Edo period–Meiji era, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)
Honkan Room 13, February 26–May 12, 2019
Netsuke, Design of an octopus and shellfish, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Go Seinosuke)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Inro (Medicine case), Design of cherries and plums in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Tea Caddy, Weeping cherry design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Honkan Room 8, January 19–April 21, 2019
Uchikake (Outer garment), Design of a landscape with cherries on a yellowish-green chirimen-crepe ground, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Kosode (Garment with small wrist openings), Design of the landscape of Arashiyama on a red chirimen-crepe ground, Formely owned by Noguchi Hikobei, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Kaidori (Outer garment), Design of a waterfall, cherries, and bamboos on a pink chirimen-crepe ground, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Set of Dishes, Cherry tree design in overglaze enamel, Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 8, January 19–April 21, 2019
Large Dish, Cherry blossom and figure design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 13, March 19–June 9, 2019
Merrymaking under Blossom Trees, By Kano Naganobu, Edo period, 17th century (National Treasure)
Honkan Room 2, March 12–April 7, 2019
Bugaku Dances and Music, By Kano Eigaku, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 7, March 12–April 21, 2019
Poem, By Emperor Gonara, Muromachi period, 16th century (Gift of Mrs. Ota Matsuko)
Honkan Room 3, March 12–April 21, 2019
Cherry Tree, By Mashiyama Sessai, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 8, March 12–April 7, 2019
Handsome Youth on Horseback under Cherry Blossom Tree, By Okumura Masanobu, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, March 19–April 14, 2019
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as Otomo no Kuronushi, By Toshusai Sharaku, Edo period, dated 1794
Honkan Room 10, March 19–April 14, 2019
Netsuke, Design of a woman wearing a bowl, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Go Seinosuke)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Sword Guard, Moon and cherry blossom design, By Natsuo, Edo period–Meiji era, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)
Honkan Room 13, February 26–May 12, 2019
Netsuke, Design of an octopus and shellfish, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Go Seinosuke)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Inro (Medicine case), Design of cherries and plums in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)
Honkan Room 10, February 19–April 21, 2019
Tea Caddy, Weeping cherry design in maki-e lacquer, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Honkan Room 8, January 19–April 21, 2019
Uchikake (Outer garment), Design of a landscape with cherries on a yellowish-green chirimen-crepe ground, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Kosode (Garment with small wrist openings), Design of the landscape of Arashiyama on a red chirimen-crepe ground, Formely owned by Noguchi Hikobei, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Kaidori (Outer garment), Design of a waterfall, cherries, and bamboos on a pink chirimen-crepe ground, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 10, February 26–April 21, 2019
Set of Dishes, Cherry tree design in overglaze enamel, Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 8, January 19–April 21, 2019
Large Dish, Cherry blossom and figure design in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 13, March 19–June 9, 2019
Springtime opening of the Museum Garden
The Museum Garden behind the Honkan main building is open during the spring. We invite you to enjoy strolling among the five teahouses, each with their own history, as well as the cherry blossoms, which about 10 varieties bloom from one to another. The flourishing garden is most beautiful at this time of the year.
Springtime Opening of the Museum Garden
March 13–May 20, 2019 10:00–16:00
*March 22, 23, 29, 30, April 5,6,12 and 13, open until 19:30
For more information about other events, please see "Related Events" below.
- Date
- March 12, 2019 (Tue) - April 7, 2019 (Sun)
- Venue
- Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
- Cherry Blossoms Portrayed on Ceramic Wares: Imari and Kyoto Wares Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8
- Free English Guided Tour - Highlight of Japanese Art - [March schedule] Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-2nd floor
- Free English Guided Tour - Highlight of Japanese Art - [March schedule] Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-2nd floor
- Highlights of Artworks Associated with Cherry Blossoms Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Highlights of Artworks Associated with Cherry Blossoms Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Cherry Blossom Workshop “Coloring Activity: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom” Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Lounge (2F)
- Cherry Blossoms Depicted in Japanese Paintings Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 7 & 8
- Highlights of Merrymaking under Blossom Trees (National Treasure) Heiseikan-Auditorium
- Springtime opening of the Museum Garden The Garden
March 12, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
March 17, 2019 (Sun) 14:00 - 14:40
March 21, 2019 (Thu) 14:00 - 14:40
March 22, 2019 (Fri) 14:00 - 14:30
March 29, 2019 (Fri) 14:00 - 14:30
March 27, 2019 (Wed) - March 31, 2019 (Sun) 11:00 - 16:00
April 2, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
April 6, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
March 12, 2019 (Tue) - May 19, 2019 (Sun)