Tokyo National Museum
The Heiseikan
Uenokoen, 13−9
Taito City, Toyko
Special Exhibition Celebrating the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor Shosoin: Essential Treasures of Ancient Japan Passed Down by the Imperial Family
Until 24th November 2019
In celebration of the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor, the Museum will hold a special exhibition featuring culturally significant pieces from the formative Asuka and Nara periods (593–794). Visitors will have the rare opportunity to view the Shosoin Treasures and the Horyuji Treasures together in a single exhibition hall. As befits the inaugural year of the Imperial era “Reiwa,” this special exhibition will also provide insight into the history of Japanese culture for international audiences. The significance of these works lies not only in their status as masterpieces passed down by the Imperial Household, but also in their inestimable cultural value that grows with each passing year.
Opening hours: 9:30–17:00 Tuesday-Sunday - Closed Mondays
Admission: 1700 yen
https://artexhibition.jp/shosoin-tokyo2019/outline-en/