Past Art Tours & Events

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)

*All the works are in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum.

　

Honkan Room 10, March 8–April 10 Cherry-Blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill By Torii Kiyonaga, Edo period, 18th century

　

（right screen） Honkan Room 7, March 23–May 8 Cherry Trees and Kerria Roses Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu (dates unknown), Edo period, 17th century, Gift of Mr. Tazawa Fusatarō

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Honkan Room 7, March 23–May 8 Cherry Blossom Viewing By Sumiyoshi Gukei, Edo period, 17th century

Honkan Room 8, March 23–May 8 Cherry Tree and Spring Plants By Ogata Kenzan, Edo period, 18th century, Gift of Mrs. Yamamoto Tomiko and Mr. Yamamoto Kenji

Honkan Room 8, March 23–June 5 Bowl with Cherry Trees By Ninnami Dōhachi, Edo period, 19th century

Honkan Room 10, March 8–May 5 Robe ("Kosode") with Hats, Fans, Cherry Blossoms and Calligraphy Edo period, 18th century

Honkan Room 12, February 22–May 15 Writing Box with Cherry Blossoms Muromachi period, 15th–16th century

Honkan Room 13, February 15–May 15 Sword Guard with Magpies and Cherry Blossoms By Tsukada Shūkyō, Meiji era, 1870

Honkan Room 13, February 1–April 24 Dishes with Cherry Trees Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century

General Information

Admission until March 31, 2022

We recommend that you purchase a timed-entry ticket online before your visit. Tickets may also be purchased at the ticket counter, but you may be asked to wait if the exhibition is crowded. Also, please be aware that tickets are limited and may sell out.

Admission from April 1, 2022

From April 1, 2022, visitors can view the regular exhibitions without making reservations. Please purchase your ticket at the ticket booth by the Main Gate.

・ Visitor Guidelines

 

Date

March 15, 2022 (Tue) - April 10, 2022 (Sun)  

Venue

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

Closed

Mondays, March 22 (Except for March 21, 28)

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).