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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum

Cherry blossoms can only be seen for a few days each year and are a well-known symbol of spring in Japan. The annual event Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum features famous works of art celebrating cherry blossoms. Make the most of springtime in Japan at the Tokyo National Museum!

*We have decided to suspend the workshops, gallery talks, and other related events this year to prevent the further spreading of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

　

Honkan Room 7, March 9–April 18 The Chapters “The Picture Competition” and “The Butterflies” from The Tale of Genji By Kanō Osanobu (1796–1846), Edo period, 19th century

Honkan Room 3, March 16–April 25 The Buddhist Monk Kūkai Kamakura period, 14th century

(detail) Honkan Room 3, March 16–April 25 The Tale of a Sparrow Who Became a Buddhist Monk Muromachi–Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Gift of Ms. Mita Etsuko)

(detail) Honkan Room 3, March 16–April 25 Poetry Contest Held at the Residence of Fujiwara no Tsunehira Attributed to Fujiwara no Toshitada, Heian period, 12th century (Important Cultural Property)

Honkan Room 4, February 2–April 25 Container for Thin Tea with a Weeping Cherry Tree Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)

　

Honkan Room 8, March 2–April 25 Long-Sleeved Robe (Furisode) with Cherry Blossoms, Wisterias, Chrysanthemums, and Blue Magpies Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mrs. Abe Miyoko)

Honkan Room 8, March 9–April 18 Calligraphy in One Line: "A Single Flower Blooms and the World Is in Spring" By Ike no Taiga (1723–76), Edo period, 18th century

Honkan Room 8, March 9–April 18 Cherry Blossoms By Hirose Kain, Edo period, 19th century

Honkan Room 9, March 2–April 25 Noh Costume (Karaori) with Cherry Blossoms and Magpies Edo period, 18th century

Honkan Room 10, March 2–April 25 Robe (Kosode) with Snowflakes, Bamboo Grass and Cherry Blossoms Edo period, 17th century

Honkan Room 10, March 16–April 11 The Actor Yamashita Kyōnosuke Performing the Reversed Mask Dance By Ippitsusai Bunchō, Edo period, 1769 (Important Art Object)

Honkan Room 11, December 15, 2020- May 9, 2021 The Wisdom King Fudō Heian period, 11th century (Gift of Mr. Okano Tetsusaku)

Honkan Room 12, March 9–May 30 Writing Box with the Hira Mountains By Shiomi Masanari (1646–1719), Edo period, 18th century (Important Cultural Property)

Honkan Room 13, March 9–May 30 Sword Guard, Design of the Moon and Cherry Blossoms By Natsuo (1828–98), Edo period–Meiji era, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Quincy A. Shaw)

　

Honkan Room 13, February 16–May 9 Large Dish with Cherry Blossoms and Eagles, Porcelain with overglaze enamel Imari ware, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Kase Reiji)

Honkan Room 18, March 16–May 9 Leaping Carp Under the Cherry Tree By Iijima Kōga (1829–1900), Meiji era, 1874

Opening of the Garden

The northern side of the garden, where you can see 10 kinds of cherry blossoms, including Yoshino cherries, is currently open to the public.

■10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

*The garden may be closed due to bad weather.
*The teahouses cannot be entered.

The garden has been closed for maintenance since December 8, 2020. Even when the garden opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum (March 16–April 11), only part of the garden will be accessible. Please view this page for the latest information.

 

• Opening of the renovated Museum Garden on April 1

General Information

All tickets will be timed-entry tickets (timed tickets) and must be purchased in advance online. Museum members and other visitors eligible for free admission must also make advance reservations online.

・ Visitor Guidelines

Date

March 16, 2021 (Tue) - April 11, 2021 (Sun)  

Venue

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

Closed

Mondays (Except for March 29)

Admission

Adults: 1000 yen
University students: 500 yen

*Admission is free for senior high/junior high/elementary school students and persons under 18 and over 70 years of age (please show proof of age when entering).

*Persons with disabilities are admitted free with one accompanying person each (please present an ID at the ticket booth).

*All visitors must make an online reservation for admission.