Ryōkan, the Man and his Zen

Hosomi Museum · Galleries 1–3 · Kyoto · –

Key facts

Dates
Sep 12 to Nov 8, 2026 (First period: Sep 12–Oct 12; Second period: Oct 14–Nov 8)
Venue
Hosomi Museum · Okazaki · Kyoto
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays, plus Sep 24 and Oct 13 (open Sep 21 and Oct 12).
Admission
Adult ¥2,000; Student (junior-high to university) ¥1,500
Highlights
Ryōkan (1758–1831), eldest son of a village headman in Izumozaki, Echigo (today’s Niigata Prefecture), became a Zen monk and lived in deliberate poverty, leaving many Chinese-style poems and waka; his calligraphy has been called the pinnacle of Japanese calligraphic beauty.

Ryōkan (1758–1831), eldest son of a village headman in Izumozaki, Echigo (today’s Niigata Prefecture), became a Zen monk and lived in deliberate poverty, leaving many Chinese-style poems and waka; his calligraphy has been called the pinnacle of Japanese calligraphic beauty. Three chapters show long-unseen masterpieces such as the kite inscription “Tenjō taifū” (Great Wind in the Heavens) and his long poem on the rabbit in the moon.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Display periods
  • First period: –
  • Second period: –
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays, plus Sep 24 and Oct 13 (open Sep 21 and Oct 12).
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥2,000
  • Student (junior-high to university) ¥1,500
Reservation
No reservation is mentioned. Students show a student ID; JPY 100 off with a disability certificate.

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Questions

How much is admission to Ryōkan, the Man and his Zen?

Adult ¥2,000; Student (junior-high to university) ¥1,500.

When is Ryōkan, the Man and his Zen on, and does the display change?

Sep 12 to Nov 8, 2026. First period: Sep 12–Oct 12; Second period: Oct 14–Nov 8.

What are the opening hours of Ryōkan, the Man and his Zen?

Open 10:00–17:00. Closed: Mondays, plus Sep 24 and Oct 13 (open Sep 21 and Oct 12).

Is there an audio guide for Ryōkan, the Man and his Zen?

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

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