Four Major Works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
October 3, 2009 (Sat), Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)
The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the crown prince's wedding in 1993, serves primarily as the space for special exhibitions. For this purpose there are four special exhibition galleries on the second floor, as well as the Japanese Archaeological Gallery.
From February 2, 2026 to March 31, 2026, the Japanese Archaeology Gallery of the Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibitions (Heiseikan) will be closed due to maintenance work.
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period)
Four Major Works of Each Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Four Major Works of Each Period) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Dogu Figurine, excavated from Osaki-shi, Miyagi, late Jomon period (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Bell, reportedly excavated from Kagawa prefecture, Middle Yayoi period
Dancing People (terra-cotta tomb figurine), From Nohara, Kumagai-shi, Saitama, Kofun Period (exhibit through June 14, 2009)
Haniwa warrior in short armor, excavated from Kumagai-shi, Saitama (Important Cultural Property, exhibit from June 16, 2009)
Bowl, Celadon glaze with carved lotus petals, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century, China (Important Cultural Property, exhibit through October 12, 2009)
Jar, with arabesque pattern, excavated from Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Heian period (Lent by Keio University, Tokyo, exhibiting from October 14, 2009)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
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The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
The Dawning of Japanese Culture Paleolithic Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Stone Tools, 30,000 B.C.
Polished Stone Axes, 30,000 B.C.
The Independence of Japanese Culture Jomon Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Spouted vessel with human figure decorations, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 B.C. (Important Cultural Propey)
Dogu, clay plates, clay objects, etc.
The Start of Political Society Yayoi period II - Kofun period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Mirror with divinity and animal design, from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period (Important Cultural Property)
The Emergence of the Yamato Kofun period II
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Mirror with hunting images, reportedly excavated from Hachimanbara-cho, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Bronze Arrowheads, 4th century
The Rise of Local Rulers Kofun period IV
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Horse bit with "f"-shaped cheek ornaments, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Culture from the Silk Road Kofun period V
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Cut glass bowl with round designs in relief, Iran, 6th century (Private collection)
From Tang to Nara and From Nara to the Rest of Japan Nara period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Three color-glazed jar, excavated from China, Nara period, 8th century
Aristocrats of the Ritsuryo System Heian Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Green-glazed vase with handle, excavated from Fukaya-shi Saitama, Heian period, 10th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by Fukaya-shi, Saitama)
The Rise of Warrior Class CultureThe Rise of Warrior Class Culture Late Heian - Muromachi period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Jar with four handles, excavated from Tateyama-shi, Chiba, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th - 14th century
The Flowering of Daimyo Culture Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Large dish, with flowering plants in overglaze enamels, Kokutani type, Imari Ware, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Okawachi Masatoshi)
Becoming Part of the East Asian World Yayoi Period I
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Including:
Jar, From Asagiri-machi, Kumamoto, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
The Five Kings of Yamato Kofun period III
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Chronological Exhibition)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Iron Sword with inlaid silver inscription, excavated from Edafunayama Tumulus, Kumamoto, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, exhibit through October 4, 2009)
Mirror with human figures, derived from Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure, Lent by Sumidahachiman Jinja, Wakayama)
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
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Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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Daily Tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 2, 2009 (Tue) -
December 6, 2009 (Sun)
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Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Ancient Chinese Mirrors from Japanese Kofun Tombs: Inscriptions, transmission, and multiple productions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Rituals of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Funerals of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Evolution of Equestrian Equipment
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 16, 2009 (Tue) -
December 20, 2009 (Sun)
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The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 16, 2009 (Tue) -
December 20, 2009 (Sun)
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Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 9, 2009 (Tue) -
December 13, 2009 (Sun)
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Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Mountain Religions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo Castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GalleryJune 30, 2009 (Tue) -
December 27, 2009 (Sun)
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Thematic Exhibition
Kofun Tumuli in the Asuka Period: Ancient East Asian Culture and the Tsukamari Kofun, Osaka
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology GallerySeptember 8, 2009 (Tue) -
November 29, 2009 (Sun)
Everyday Tools
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Personal Accessories and Ritual Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Post Jomon Culture of Hokkaido
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Earthenware, stone stools, magatama jade and small gems
Daily Tools of Yayoi
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Yayoi Tools and Accessories
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Magatama jade, Shell Bracelets from the 1st - 3rd century
Metalwork of the Yayoi Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 2, 2009 (Tue) - December 6, 2009 (Sun)
Mirrors with Year Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Mirrors from Continental Asia and mirrors of Japan
Ancient Chinese Mirrors from Japanese Kofun Tombs: Inscriptions, transmission, and multiple productions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Mirror with Deities Design, 4th century
Development of Beads and Jade Tools Production
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Crystal Round Bead, excavated from Koganezuka Tumulus, Izumi-shi, Osaka, Kofun period, 4th - 5th century (Important Cultural Property) and other crystal, glass, jade objects
Rituals of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Funerals of the Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Stone models of sword, axe, and dish, 4th - 5th century
Iron Agricultural Tools of Kofun Period
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Axes, sickles, and plows
Evolution of Equestrian Equipment
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Horse Harness, From Etafunayama Tumulus, Nagomi-machi, Kumamoto, Kofun peirod, 5th - 6th century (National Treasure)
Haniwa Objects
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 16, 2009 (Tue) - December 20, 2009 (Sun)
Haniwa (terracotta tomb ornament): Storage Houses with Gable Roofs, evcavated from Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
The Flourishing of Haniwa Figures
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 16, 2009 (Tue) - December 20, 2009 (Sun)
Haniwa, Warrior in Keiko Armor, From Misato-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 6th century
Ornaments of Kings
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 9, 2009 (Tue) - December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Tile with Buddhist Image
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Tiles with Inscriptions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
The World of Nara Period Officials
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Sutra Mounds - Time Capsules for 5,670,000,000 Years
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Mountain Religions
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Ritual tools from the Main building of the Edo Castle
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Room tiles of Edo period Warlords Houses
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
June 30, 2009 (Tue) - December 27, 2009 (Sun)
Round Eave Tile with paired crane crest, excavated from the House of Morioka feudal domain, located in current Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Edo period, 18th - 19th century
Footed Jar with Narrow Neck Sue Stoneware, From Kaniana Tomb, Toshi-cho, Toba-shi, Mie, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawahara Matsuzo)
Kofun Tumuli in the Asuka Period: Ancient East Asian Culture and the Tsukamari Kofun, Osaka
1st floor: Japanese Archaeology (Thematic Exhibitions)
Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 8, 2009 (Tue) - November 29, 2009 (Sun)
Including:
Sword with Gold Inlay, From Tsukamawari Tomb, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Gift of Investigation Committee of Hiraishitsukamari, Osaka)
Glass Kudatama Beads, From Akahage Tomb, Hiraishi, Kanan-cho, Minamikawachi-gun, Osaka, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Lent by Investigation Committee of Akahage, Osaka)
Earthen Coffin, From Kawabe, Tsuyama-shi, Okayama, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century
Footed Jar with Narrow Neck, Sue Stoneware, From Kaniana Tomb, Toshi-cho, Toba-shi, Mie, Kofun (Asuka) period, 7th century (Important Cultural Property, Gift of Mr. Kawahara Matsuzo)
