Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: Itō Jakuchū’s Colorful Realm of Living Beings and Painting in Kyoto

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Grand Opening Special Exhibition

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Dates	February 4 (Thurs.) – March 14 (Sun.), 2027
Venue	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan

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Colorful Realm of Living Beings, a monumental series of 30 hanging-scroll paintings by Itō Jakuchū, who was active in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603–1868), is celebrated as a masterpiece of Japanese art. This exhibition marks the first time the entire series of scrolls has been displayed since their National Treasure designation in 2021. The exhibition also showcases a selection of masterpieces by other artists of the period.

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Exhibition Overview

Exhibition	Grand Opening Special Exhibition The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan *Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: Itō Jakuchū’s Colorful Realm of Living Beings* and Painting in Kyoto**
Exhibition dates	Feb. 4 (Thurs.) – Mar. 14 (Sun.), 2027 *Some artworks will be rotated during the exhibition period.
Closed	Mondays; Feb. 23, 2027 (Emperor's Birthday) (subject to change)
Hours	9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.) Extended hours: On Fridays and Saturdays, the Museum is open until 8:00 p.m. (last admission 7:30 p.m.)
Venue	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan 1-8 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0001 (within the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace)
General admission	¥3,000 (tax included) A timed-entry ticket is required for this exhibition. Same-day tickets cannot be purchased at the Museum. Advance reservations are also required for visitors eligible for free admission. (Some exceptions apply.) * Admission is free for elementary, junior high, high school, and university students, as well as for visitors 23 years of age or under. * Admission is free for visitors with a disability certificate and one accompanying carer. * Visitors eligible for free admission must present a valid form of identification (student ID, disability certificate, etc.) on the day of their visit. (Children of elementary school age and under are exempt.) * Depending on visitor numbers, there may be a wait to enter the Museum.
Organizers	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan The Yomiuri Shimbun NHK
Special partnership	Imperial Household Agency Agency for Cultural Affairs
Special sponsorship	Canon Inc. Daiwa Securities Group Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. T&D Insurance Group
Sponsorship	East Japan Railway Company SHIMIZU CORPORATION TAKENAKA CORPORATION Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL CO., INC. MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD. Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.
General inquiries	(+81)50-5541-8600 (NTT Hello Dial service) 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibition website	https://shozokan.nich.go.jp/feature/grand-opening/jakuchu/english.html
Official Instagram	@shozokan_pr
Official YouTube	@shozokan_pr

A portion of the proceeds from these exhibitions will be used for conservation and restoration projects carried out through the Tsumugu Project.

Listed works held by the Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, are either owned by the Museum or properties of the State of Japan.