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!

 

Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)

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

　

Honkan Room 10, March 11-April 13

The Inari Shrine of Mimeguri from the Series Famous Places in Edo, View of Goten Hill from the Series Famous Places in Edo, View of Mount Hiei in the East from the Series Famous Places in Edo
By Keisai Eisen, Edo period, 19th century

Honkan Room 7, February 18-April 6

Cherry Blossom Viewing
By Sumiyoshi Gukei, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Nishiwaki Kenji)

Honkan Room 8, March 11-May 18

Bowl with Cherry Trees
By Ninnami Dōhachi, Edo period, 19th century

Honkan Room 10, February 26-April 20

Formal Outer Kimono (Kaidori) with Waterfalls, Cherry Blossoms, and Bamboo）
Edo period, 18th century

Honkan Room 10, March 11-April 13

Nakanochō in the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters from the Series Thirty-Six Views of the Eastern Capital
By Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige II, Edo period, 1864

Honkan Room 13, March 11-June 1

Dishes with Cherry Trees
Nabeshima ware, Edo period, 18th century

Honkan Room 18, February 4-April 20

Candlestick with Cherry Blossoms
Meiji era, 19th 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.

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• *Please note that the area may be closed or restricted due to bad weather or maintenance.
• *The teahouses cannot be entered.

General Information

 

Date

March 11, 2025 (Tue) - April 6, 2025 (Sun)  

Time

9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing.)

Venue

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) and Museum Garden

Closed

Mondays (Except for March 31)

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).