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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum

博物館でお花見を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

errymaking Under Blossom Trees Set of Five Dishes, Cherry tree design in overglaze enamel Furisode
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)


Related Exhibition
  1. Finding Cherry Blossom in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
    2. Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
    March 19, 2013 (Tue) - April 14, 2013 (Sun)

  2. National Treasure Gallery: Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees
    3. Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 2
    March 19, 2013 (Tue) - April 14, 2013 (Sun)


Related Events
  1. Free English Guided Tour - Highlight of Japanese Art - [March schedule]*3/22, 3/29 = “Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum” Version
    2. Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-2nd floor
    March 22, 2013 (Fri) 11:30 - 12:30

  2. Cherry Blossom on Ceramic Vessels
    3. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    March 27, 2013 (Wed) 11:05 - 11:35

  3. Guide to the National Treasure Merrymaking under Blossom Trees
    4. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    March 27, 2013 (Wed) 10:30 - 11:00

  4. Free English Guided Tour - Highlight of Japanese Art - [March schedule]*3/22, 3/29 = “Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum” Version
    5. Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-2nd floor
    March 29, 2013 (Fri) 14:00 - 15:00

  5. Enjoying Vegetable-made Sweets with the Japanese Seasons
    6. Heiseikan-Auditorium
    March 30, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 14:30

  6. Cherry Blossom in Paintings
    7. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    April 3, 2013 (Wed) 11:05 - 11:35

  7. Guide to the National Treasure Merrymaking under Blossom Trees
    8. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    April 3, 2013 (Wed) 10:30 - 11:00

  8. Celebrating Cherry Blossom: Looking at Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees (National Treasure)
    9. Heiseikan-Auditorium
    April 6, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00

  9. Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees (National Treasure)
    10. Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 2
    April 9, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30

  10. Cherry Blossom on Kimono
    11. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    April 10, 2013 (Wed) 11:05 - 11:35

  11. Guide to the National Treasure Merrymaking under Blossom Trees
    12. Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
    April 10, 2013 (Wed) 10:30 - 11:00

  12. Museum Garden Opening (Spring)
    13. The Garden
    March 9, 2013 (Sat) - April 14, 2013 (Sun) 10:00 - 16:00