Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea

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Key facts

Dates
Sep 16 to Nov 8, 2026 (First period: Sep 16–Oct 12; Second period: Oct 14–Nov 8)
Venue
Suntory Museum of Art · Roppongi · Tokyo
Opening hours
10:00–18:00
Closed
Tuesdays (open until 18:00 on Sep 22 and Nov 3).
Admission
Adult ¥1,700; University student ¥1,200; High-school student ¥1,000
Highlights
Six chapters trace Ichizō Kobayashi's collector's eye from ancient calligraphy and sutras to painting, craft, Buson and Go Shun, tea utensils, and modern artistic exchange.

Six chapters trace Ichizō Kobayashi's collector's eye from ancient calligraphy and sutras to painting, craft, Buson and Go Shun, tea utensils, and modern artistic exchange. The official site confirms thirteen highlights and their display periods, but the complete checklist and formal object numbers remain unpublished.

Exhibition information

Features: Itsuo Art Museum Collection: six rooms through a collector’s eye

Plan your visit

Display periods
  • First period: –
  • Second period: –
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 Until 20:00 on Fridays and Nov 7, and until 21:00 on Oct 31; last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Closed
Tuesdays (open until 18:00 on Sep 22 and Nov 3).
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥1,700
  • University student ¥1,200
  • High-school student ¥1,000
Reservation
Official online tickets are available; admission is free for junior-high students and younger. Check the official site for availability and day-of-visit updates.

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Questions

How much is admission to Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea?

Adult ¥1,700; University student ¥1,200; High-school student ¥1,000.

When is Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea on, and does the display change?

Sep 16 to Nov 8, 2026. First period: Sep 16–Oct 12; Second period: Oct 14–Nov 8.

What are the opening hours of Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea?

Open 10:00–18:00. Until 20:00 on Fridays and Nov 7, and until 21:00 on Oct 31; last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closed: Tuesdays (open until 18:00 on Sep 22 and Nov 3).

Is there an audio guide for Masterpieces from the Itsuo Art Museum Collection: Buson, Go Shun, and the Art of Tea?

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

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