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Daitokuji: Zen Art at Tokyo National Museum

14 Oct 2026 — 6 Dec 2026

About the event

Treasures from the Kyoto temple introduce connections between Zen practice and the arts. A recreation of the Sanmon gate setting brings normally inaccessible sculpture into view. Most works rotate between 14 October–8 November and 10 November–6 December; select a period using the official work list.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
9:30–17:00; Fridays/Saturdays and 1, 2, 22 November until 20:00. Last entry 30 minutes earlier. Closed Mondays except 2, 23 and 30 November; also 24 November. On 30 November only this exhibition opens.
Admission
Adults ¥2,300; university students ¥1,300; high-school students ¥900; junior-high students and younger free.
Tickets & booking
Check the official ticket and display lists; other museum galleries do not open on 30 November.
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Location & access

Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan

13-9 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Getting here

Follow Ueno Park signs to Tokyo National Museum and the Heiseikan exhibition building.

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Event details checked 2 Nov 2026. Times are Japan Standard Time.

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