Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo · 1F Special Exhibition Gallery · Tokyo · –

Key facts

Dates
Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027 (First period: Oct 23–Nov 23; Second period: Nov 25–Jan 11)
Venue
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo · Takebashi · Tokyo
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23 and Jan 11), plus Nov 24 and Dec 28–Jan 1.
Admission
Adult ¥2,100; University student ¥1,200; High-school student ¥700
Highlights
About 500 works and materials from Yumeji collections across Japan present the painter, poet, designer, and illustrator active from the late Meiji to the early Showa era.

About 500 works and materials from Yumeji collections across Japan present the painter, poet, designer, and illustrator active from the late Meiji to the early Showa era. His best-known painting, Kurofuneya, is shown in Tokyo for the first time in about 40 years. The exhibition then tours to Shizuoka, Toyama, and Osaka.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Display periods
  • First period: –
  • Second period: –
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 Until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays; last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23 and Jan 11), plus Nov 24 and Dec 28–Jan 1.
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥2,100
  • University student ¥1,200
  • High-school student ¥700
Reservation
No timed entry is announced. Advance tickets are sold through Oct 22 (JPY 1,900 for adults). Free for junior-high students and younger, and for disability-certificate holders with one companion. The ticket also covers the MOMAT Collection galleries on the day of the visit.

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Questions

How much is admission to Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era?

Adult ¥2,100; University student ¥1,200; High-school student ¥700.

When is Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era on, and does the display change?

Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027. First period: Oct 23–Nov 23; Second period: Nov 25–Jan 11.

What are the opening hours of Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era?

Open 10:00–17:00. Until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays; last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed: Mondays (open Nov 23 and Jan 11), plus Nov 24 and Dec 28–Jan 1.

Is there an audio guide for Takehisa Yumeji—An Artist Who Defined His Era?

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

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On now and opening soon in Tokyo