Japanese Calligraphy: A 1,300-Year Legacy of Beauty

Upcoming
Tickets Coming Soon

Grand Opening Special Exhibition

At the Museum

Dates	March 25 (Thurs.) – May 16 (Sun.), 2027
Venue	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan

Flyer for the Grand Opening Special Exhibitions of The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan

Japanese calligraphy developed primarily among the aristocracy of the imperial court, as well as at temples and shrines, eventually developing into a cherished cultural tradition passed down through the ages. This exhibition explores the beauty of Japanese calligraphy through approximately 100 outstanding calligraphic works dating from the Nara period (710–794) to the modern era, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.

Exhibition Website

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition	Grand Opening Special Exhibition The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan Japanese Calligraphy: A 1,300-Year Legacy of Beauty
Exhibition dates	Mar. 25 (Thurs.) – May 16 (Sun.), 2027 *The works on display will undergo substantial rotation throughout the exhibition period. Rotation One: Mar. 25 (Thurs.) – Apr. 18 (Sun.) Rotation Two: Apr. 21 (Wed.) – May 16 (Sun.)
Closed	Mondays; Apr. 20 and May 6, 2027 *Exception: May 3, 2027 (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	¥2,500 (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
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/calligraphy/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.