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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum
- Date
- March 10, 2026 (Tue) - April 5, 2026 (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 30)
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)
※ The following galleries on the second floor of the Japanese Gallery (Honkan) will be closed through Tuesday, April 7, 2026: "Paintings on Folding Screens and Sliding Doors," "Decorative Arts," "Painting and Calligraphy," "Performing Arts," and "The Art of Ukiyo-e."
*All the works are in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum.
By Shiokawa Bunrin, Meiji era, 1873 (Gift of the artist)
March 10-April 19
On view in the "Art of the Modern Era" gallery, first floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan).
By Ninnami Dōhachi, Edo period, 19th century
March 10-May 19
On view in the "Ceramics" gallery, first floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan).
By Tsukada Shūkyō, Meiji era, 1870
March 3-May 24
On view in the "Swords" gallery, first floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan).
Edo period, 18th century
March 17-May 24
On view in the "Lacquerware" gallery, first floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan).
By Funada Ikkin, Edo period, 1843
March 10-June 1
On view in the "Metalwork" gallery, first floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan).
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.