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Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum
- Date
- March 14, 2017 (Tue) - April 9, 2017 (Sun)
- Time
- 9:30-17:00 * Fridays and Saturdays on March open until 20:00, Sundays on April open until 18:00
* April 1, April 7 and April 8, open until 21:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing） - Venue
- Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
Related Exhibition
- Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan) Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
March 14, 2017 (Tue) - April 9, 2017 (Sun)
Related Events
- The Scents of Spring Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Free English Guided Tour - Highlight of Japanese Art - [March schedule] Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-2nd floor
- Guides to Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Cherry Blossom Workshop “Coloring Activity: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom” Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Lounge (2F)
- Cherry Blossoms Depicted on Folding Screens Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 7
- Guides to Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Guides to Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- Cherry Blossom Designs on Ceramic Works Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
- The Beauty and Soul of Cherry Blossom Paintings Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
- Springtime opening of the Museum Garden The Garden
March 16, 2017 (Thu) 14:00 - 14:30
March 19, 2017 (Sun) 11:00 - 11:40
March 22, 2017 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30
March 23, 2017 (Thu) - March 26, 2017 (Sun) 11:00 - 16:00
March 29, 2017 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30
March 31, 2017 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
April 5, 2017 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30
April 7, 2017 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
April 8, 2017 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
March 14, 2017 (Tue) - May 7, 2017 (Sun) 10:00 - 16:00 *March 31, April 1, 7, and 8, open until 19:30
"Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum" is an annual event that coincides with the Spring time Opening of the Museum Garden (Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, May 7, 2017). There are many artworks featuring
cherry blossoms on display in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan), as well as a host of events including gallery talks, haiku poetry gatherings and concerts.
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
Springtime opening of the Museum Garden
Come enjoy the fantastic cherry blossoms at Tokyo National Museum!
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)"Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum" is an annual event that coincides with the Spring time Opening of the Museum Garden (Tuesday, March 14 – Sunday, May 7, 2017). There are many artworks featuring cherry blossoms on display in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan), as well as a host of events including gallery talks, haiku poetry gatherings and concerts.
Springtime Opning of the Museum Garden
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
There are many artworks featuring cherry blossoms on display in the Japanese Gallery. Come and enjoy the various expressions of cherry blossoms depicted in ancient and modern masterpieces.
Scenes from The Tale of Genji (Wakana-no-jo Chapter)
Attributed to Tosa Mitsunori
Edo period, 17th century
Private collection
Room 7, March 22 - April 23, 2017
Kosode (Garment with small wrist openings), Double cherry blossom, horsetail, dandelion, and swallow design on red figured satin ground
Edo period, 19th century
Room 10, February 28 - April 16, 2017
Sword Guard, Cherry tree and stream design in openwork
By Kanpei
Edo period, 17th century
Gift of Mrs. Nohara Hideko
Room 13, February 14 - April 23, 2017
Merrymaking under Blossom Trees（detail）
By Kano Naganobu
Edo period, 17th century
National Treasure
Room 2, March 14 - April 9, 2017
Lobed Bowl, Cherry blossom and maple tree design in overglaze enamel
By Nin'nami Dohachi
Edo period, 19th century
Room 8, January 31 - April 16, 2017
More information
Finding Cherry Blossoms in the Jananese Gallery (Honkan)
Stamp Rally
During this period, we are holding a stamp rally based on artworks that feature cherry blossoms. Visitors who collect all stamps will be eligible to receive an original button badge.
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Springtime Opening of the Museum Garden
The Museum Garden behind the Honkan main building is open during the spring. We invite you to enjoy strolling among the five teahouses, each with their own history, as well as the cherry blossoms, which about 10 varieties bloom from one to another. The flourishing garden is most beautiful at this time of the year.
*March 31, April 1, 7, and 8, open until 19:30
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For more information about other events, please see "Related Events" below.