Admission and Ticket Information
Ticket Reservations
The Grand Opening Special Exhibitions operate on a date and time-specific admission system. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the venue on the day of your visit. Please reserve your preferred entry date and time in advance.
Admission is permitted only on the reserved date and time slot.
The number of remaining tickets for a specific date and time can be viewed on the online booking site. Please do not inquire about ticket availability by phone.
- Advance reservations are also required for visitors eligible for free admission (with some exceptions).
- Visitors eligible for free admission must present valid documentation upon entry, such as a student ID card, complimentary admission ticket, disability certificate/ID, or other proof of eligibility.
- Please note that there may be a wait for admission depending on visitor numbers.
Admission Fees & Reservation Information
Beauty Through the Ages: Treasures of the Imperial Collections
Nov. 3, 2026 (Tues.) – Jan. 24, 2027 (Sun.)
- Rotation One: Nov. 3 (Tues.) – Nov. 23 (Mon.)
- Rotation Two: Nov. 26 (Thurs.) – Dec. 20 (Sun.)
- Rotation Three: Dec. 23 (Wed.) – Jan. 24 (Sun.), 2027
*Please note that each exhibition period will feature a different selection of works.
| General Admission |
¥2,500 (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Visitors under 23 years of age |
Free (Advance reservation required)
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| University students High school and junior high school students |
Free (Advance reservation required)
|
| Elementary school children and younger |
Free (No reservation required) |
| Persons with disabilities + one caregiver |
Free (No reservation required)
|
Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: Itō Jakuchū’s Colorful Realm of Living Beings and Painting in Kyoto
Feb. 4 (Thurs.) – Mar. 14 (Sun.), 2027
*Some artworks will be rotated during the exhibition period.
| General Admission |
¥3,000 (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Visitors under 23 years of age |
Free (Advance reservation required)
|
| University students High school and junior high school students |
Free (Advance reservation required)
|
| Elementary school children and younger |
Free (No reservation required) |
| Persons with disabilities + one caregiver |
Free (No reservation required)
|
Japanese Calligraphy: A 1,300-Year Legacy of Beauty
Mar. 25 (Thurs.) – May 16 (Sun.), 2027
- Rotation One: Mar. 25 (Thurs.) – Apr. 18 (Sun.)
- Rotation Two: Apr. 21 (Wed.) – May 16 (Sun.)
*Artworks will be rotated during the exhibition period.
| General Admission |
¥2,500 (tax included) |
|---|---|
| Visitors under 23 years of age |
Free (Advance reservation required)
|
| University students High school and junior high school students |
Free (Advance reservation required)
|
| Elementary school children and younger |
Free (No reservation required) |
| Persons with disabilities + one caregiver |
Free (No reservation required)
|
Memberships
Members of the following organizations are eligible for free entry with member ID (no reservation needed).
- Japan Association of Museums
- International Council of Museums (ICOM)