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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum

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!

 

Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

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

 

 
Honkan Room 10, March 7–April 9   
Cherry Blossoms in the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters
By Utagawa Toyokuni, Edo period, 19th century
(right screen)
Honkan Room 7, February 21–April 9  
Bugaku Dances and Music
By Kanō Eigaku, Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 10, March 7–April 23  
Kimono (Kosode) with Flower Carts
Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 8, February 14–May 7  
Bookcase with Cherry and Pine Trees
Edo period, 18th century
Honkan Room 13, January 17–April 16  
Set of Dishes with Weeping Cherry Trees
Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Yoneda Minoru and Ms. Yoneda Chieko)
Honkan Room 10, March 7–April 23  
Gift Cover (Fukusa) with a Cherry Tree and a Peacock
Edo period, 19th century
Honkan Room 10, January 17–April 16  
Sake Bottle with Cherry Blossoms and a Stream
Imari ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Honkan Room 10, March 7–April 9  
Handsome Youth on Horseback under Cherry Blossom Tree
By Okumura Masanobu, Edo period, 18th century

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.

  • *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance.
  • *The teahouses cannot be entered.
Museum Garden
Date
March 14, 2023 (Tue) - April 9, 2023 (Sun)  
Time
9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing.)
Venue
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
Closed
Mondays (Except for March 27)
Admission
Adults: 1000 yen
University students: 500 yen

*Special exhibitions require a separate ticketing procedure.
*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).