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Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Designation of the Warrior in Keikō Armor as a National Treasure
Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan

  • Image of "Tomb Sculpture (Haniwa): Warrior in Keikō Armor, From the town of Iizuka, Ōta City, Gunma; Kofun period, 6th century; Tokyo National Museum (National Treasure)"

    Tomb Sculpture (Haniwa): Warrior in Keikō Armor, From the town of Iizuka, Ōta City, Gunma; Kofun period, 6th century; Tokyo National Museum (National Treasure)

    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Special Exhibition Galleries
    October 16, 2024 (Wed) - December 8, 2024 (Sun)

    For the first time in fifty years, the Tokyo National Museum is presenting a special exhibition about haniwa, the remarkable tomb sculptures of ancient Japan. These diverse sculptures take the form of people, animals, buildings, tools, and weapons, providing vibrant glimpses into early societies.
    2024 is a special anniversary year, as Warrior in Keikō Armor, one of the most finely crafted and well-preserved haniwa in existence, was designated as a National Treasure fifty years ago. In celebration of this anniversary, the Warrior, together with related haniwa and those representing other regions throughout Japan, will be displayed on an unprecedented scale. We invite you to take advantage of this rare opportunity and experience these haniwa first-hand, witnessing how their richly expressive forms range from the rustic to the adorable.

General Information

Period October 16–December 8, 2024
Venue Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
Hours 9:30–17:00
*Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and November 3.
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Closed Mondays
*except for November 4, November 5 (All other exhibitions are closed on November 5.)
Admission

Visitors can view this exhibition without making reservations. Tickets may also be purchased at the ticket counter, but you may be asked to wait if the exhibition is crowded.

Adults: ￥2,100 (￥1,900)
University students: ￥1,300 (￥1,100)
High school students: ￥900 (￥700)
Junior high school students and under: Free

  • *Prices in parentheses indicate discount ticket prices for advance purchase.
  • *Persons with disabilities are admitted free with one accompanying person each (please present an ID at the ticket booth).
  • Visitors with tickets for this exhibition may also view the regular exhibitions on the day of their visit at no extra charge.
  • *Early discount tickets will be on sale at the museum ticket booths from August 20 to October 14 (during the museum’s opening hours, excluding the last 30 minutes) and major ticketing agencies from August 20 to October 15, as well as on the official exhibition website.
Access 10-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station
15-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station, and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station
Organizers Tokyo National Museum, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc., The Asahi Shimbun
With the Special Sponsorship of 　 BANK OF AMERICA
With the Sponsorship of
SGC CO.,LTD., TOPPAN Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
With the Special Cooperation of
Archives and Mausolea Department, Imperial Household Agency
With the Cooperation of
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
General Inquiries 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Exhibition Website https://haniwa820.exhibit.jp/
X @haniwa820_ten
Instagram @haniwa820_ten

 

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