KAN'EI: Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace

The Museum of Kyoto · 4F and 3F Galleries · Kyoto · –

Key facts

Dates
Sep 19 to Nov 15, 2026 (First period: Sep 19–Oct 18; Second period: Oct 20–Nov 15)
Venue
The Museum of Kyoto · Sanjō-Takakura · Kyoto
Opening hours
10:00–18:00
Closed
Mondays (open Sep 21 and Oct 12), plus Sep 24 and Oct 13.
Admission
Adult ¥1,800; University/high-school student ¥1,200; Junior-high/elementary student ¥600
Highlights
Four hundred years after the Kan'ei imperial visit of 1626, when retired shogun Tokugawa Hidetada and shogun Iemitsu received Emperor Go-Mizunoo at Nijō Castle, the exhibition explores the culture of that era of peace, from Kanō Sanraku's Pine and Hawk at Nijō Castle (second period) to Hon'ami Kōetsu's lacquer sutra box (first period) and black Raku bowl Murakumo (full run).

Four hundred years after the Kan'ei imperial visit of 1626, when retired shogun Tokugawa Hidetada and shogun Iemitsu received Emperor Go-Mizunoo at Nijō Castle, the exhibition explores the culture of that era of peace, from Kanō Sanraku's Pine and Hawk at Nijō Castle (second period) to Hon'ami Kōetsu's lacquer sutra box (first period) and black Raku bowl Murakumo (full run). The Important Cultural Property sword Honebami Tōshirō is on view only through October 2.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Display periods
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Opening hours
10:00–18:00 Until 19:30 on Fridays; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
Mondays (open Sep 21 and Oct 12), plus Sep 24 and Oct 13.
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥1,800
  • University/high-school student ¥1,200
  • Junior-high/elementary student ¥600
Reservation
No reservation is mentioned. Free for preschool children with a guardian, and for disability-certificate holders with one companion.

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Questions

How much is admission to KAN'EI: Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace?

Adult ¥1,800; University/high-school student ¥1,200; Junior-high/elementary student ¥600.

When is KAN'EI: Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace on, and does the display change?

Sep 19 to Nov 15, 2026. First period: Sep 19–Oct 18; Second period: Oct 20–Nov 15.

What are the opening hours of KAN'EI: Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace?

Open 10:00–18:00. Until 19:30 on Fridays; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed: Mondays (open Sep 21 and Oct 12), plus Sep 24 and Oct 13.

Is there an audio guide for KAN'EI: Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

Official website

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