6 Oct – 29 Nov 2026
The Tale of Genji: Courtly Splendour — Kyoto 2026
Discover the visual world of The Tale of Genji at Kyoto National Museum.

Discover exhibitions, festivals and cultural events in Tokyo and across Japan.
Showing 37–48 of 194 events · This month. Check each event’s opening days before travelling.
6 Oct – 29 Nov 2026
Discover the visual world of The Tale of Genji at Kyoto National Museum.

13–29 Nov 2026
Illuminated maples reflected in a shallow pond, close to Kyoto Station.

19 Sep – 29 Nov 2026
Paintings from Cologne bring Van Gogh, Monet and their contemporaries to Shirakawa Park.

1–30 Nov 2026
See the distinctive fine-petalled Saga chrysanthemums displayed at Daikakuji.

10 Oct – 30 Nov 2026
A rare visit to Oda Nobunaga’s memorial temple, including his wooden seated portrait.

1 Nov – 5 Dec 2026
A rare look inside Togudo and other rooms, with important language restrictions.

23 Oct – 5 Dec 2026
Step into an evening art experience exploring Japanese design at Nijo Castle.

3 Oct – 6 Dec 2026
A major Wyeth retrospective brings intimate American landscapes and figures to Abeno Harukas.

7 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
Three thousand bamboo lights and mist transform Chishakuin’s autumn grounds.
17 Oct – 6 Dec 2026
Sacred documents, sculpture and paintings trace Daigoji’s links with early Edo culture.
14 Oct – 6 Dec 2026
Zen painting, sculpture and tea objects celebrating Daitokuji’s 700-year history.
13 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
Explore Hogonin’s Shishiku garden under autumn evening lighting.

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