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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum

Come enjoy the fantastic cherry blossom at Tokyo National Museum!

“Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum” is an annual event that coincides with the spring opening of the Museum Garden (Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, April 14, 2013). There are many artworks featuring cherry blossom on display in the galleries, as well as a host of events including gallery talks, haiku poetry gatherings and concerts.

In the Museum Garden, over ten species of cherry tree blossom one after another. During this period the garden is quietly popular as a “cherry blossom spot for adults”, a place where visitors can escape the bustle of Ueno Park to admire the flowers in peace.

Cherry blossom in a secret garden, together with cherry blossom in ancient and modern masterpieces. Come and enjoy the world’s most exquisite cherry blossom in this storehouse of Japanese art.

 
 

Cherry Blossom in the Galleries    Major Works

Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees (detail) By Kano Naganobu Edo period, 17th century National Treasure Honkan Room 2 March 19 - April 14, 2013	Set of Five Dishes, Cherry tree design in overglaze enamel Nabeshima ware Edo period, 18th century Honkan Room 8 March 26 - June 23, 2013	Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves) Cherry blossom and stream design on red chirimen crepe ground Formerly used by Bando Mitsue Edo period, 19th century Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo Honkan Room 9 February 26 - April 21, 2013

More information
Finding Cherry Blossom in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
 

Stamp Rally

During this period, we are holding a stamp rally based on artworks that feature cherry blossom. Visitors who collect all five stamps will be eligible to receive an original pin-back button.

 

For more information about other events, please see "Related Events" below.

 

Date

March 19, 2013 (Tue) - April 14, 2013 (Sun)  

Time

9:30 - 17:00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in April until 18:00, All Fridays during this period until 20:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)

Closed

Mondays

Admissions

Adults: 600 (500) yen
University Students: 400 (300) yen
High/Junior High/Elementary School Students and persons under 18 and over 70: Free

* ( ) indicate prices for those in groups of 20 or more.
* Special exhibitions require a separate admission fee.
* Persons with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge.
* Regular admission is free for persons under 18 and over 70. Please show proof of age (driver's license, passport, etc.) when entering.
* Group rates for regular exhibition apply to adults and students (up to two persons per child) accompanied by children (High school students and younger)

Organizer

Tokyo National Museum

With the assistance of

Ueno Shop Curtain Meeting

General Inquiries

03-5405-8686 (Hello Dial)