{"id":2677,"date":"2026-10-23T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/?post_type=exhibitions&#038;p=2677"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:29:48","slug":"grand-opening-2","status":"publish","type":"exhibitions","link":"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/exhibitions\/grand-opening-2","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: It\u014d Jakuch\u016b\u2019s Colorful Realm of Living Beings and Painting in Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-style-sp-revert is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"status\"><li class=\"status__item is-upcoming\">Upcoming<\/li><li class=\"status__item is-pending\">Tickets Coming Soon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p has-large-font-size\">Grand Opening Special Exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-h2 wp-block-heading is-style-single\">Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: It\u014d Jakuch\u016b\u2019s <em>Colorful Realm of Living Beings<\/em> and Painting in Kyoto<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"location\"><span class=\"location__tag is-shozokan\">At the Museum<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<table class=\"period-location\">\n<tr class=\"period-location__tr\">\n<th class=\"period-location__th\">Dates<\/th>\n<td class=\"period-location__td\"><time datetime=\"2027-02-04\/2027-03-14\">February 4 (Thurs.) \u2013 March 14 (Sun.), 2027<\/time><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"period-location__tr\">\n<th class=\"period-location__th\">Venue<\/th>\n<td class=\"period-location__td\">The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Flyer for the Grand Opening Special Exhibitions of The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions.jpg 809w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-768x1088.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><em>Colorful Realm of Living Beings<\/em>, a monumental series of 30 hanging-scroll paintings by It\u014d Jakuch\u016b, who was active in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603\u20131868), 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-button is-external is-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/feature\/grand-opening\/jakuchu\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    Exhibition Website<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full is-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1146\" src=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Flyer for the Grand Opening Special Exhibitions of The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions.jpg 809w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/grand-opening-special-exhibitions-768x1088.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchors is-exhibitions\" aria-label=\"anchor link\">\n    <ul class=\"anchors__list\">\n                <li class=\"anchors__item\">\n            <a href=\"#about\" class=\"anchors__link\">Exhibition Overview<\/a>\n        <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-h2 wp-block-heading is-style-single\">Exhibition Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n<table class=\"definition-table\">\n  <tbody class=\"definition-table__tbody\">\n    \n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Exhibition<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">Grand Opening Special Exhibition<br>The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<br><strong>Sacred Garden of Birds and Flowers: It\u014d Jakuch\u016b\u2019s <em>Colorful Realm of Living Beings<\/em> and Painting in Kyoto<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Exhibition dates<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Feb. 4 (Thurs.) \u2013 Mar. 14 (Sun.), 2027<\/strong><br>*Some artworks will be rotated during the exhibition period.<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Closed<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Mondays; Feb. 23, 2027 (Emperor's Birthday)<\/strong><br>(subject to change)<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Hours<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">9:30 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">Extended hours: On Fridays and Saturdays, the Museum is open until 8:00 p.m. (last admission 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Venue<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<\/strong><br>1-8 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0001 (within the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace)<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">General admission<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>\u00a53,000 (tax included)<\/strong><br><strong>A timed-entry ticket is required for this exhibition. Same-day tickets cannot be purchased at the Museum.<\/strong><br><strong>Advance reservations are also required for visitors eligible for free admission. (Some exceptions apply.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\">* Admission is free for elementary, junior high, high school, and university students, as well as for visitors 23 years of age or under.<br>* Admission is free for visitors with a disability certificate and one accompanying carer.<br>* 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.)<br>* Depending on visitor numbers, there may be a wait to enter the Museum.<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Organizers<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan<br>The Yomiuri Shimbun<br>NHK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Special partnership<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Imperial Household Agency<br>Agency for Cultural Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Special sponsorship<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>Canon Inc.<br>Daiwa Securities Group<br>Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.<br>T&amp;D Insurance Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Sponsorship<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>East Japan Railway Company<br>SHIMIZU CORPORATION<br>TAKENAKA CORPORATION<br>Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation<br>Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.<br>MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL CO., INC.<br>MITSUBISHI ESTATE CO., LTD.<br>Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">General inquiries<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><strong>(+81)50-5541-8600 (NTT Hello Dial service)<\/strong><br>9:00 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Exhibition website<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/feature\/grand-opening\/jakuchu\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/shozokan.nich.go.jp\/feature\/grand-opening\/jakuchu\/english.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Official Instagram<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shozokan_pr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@shozokan_pr<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr class=\"definition-table__tr\">\n  <th class=\"definition-table__th\" scope=\"row\">Official YouTube<\/th>\n  <td class=\"definition-table__td\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-p\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@shozokan_pr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@shozokan_pr<\/a><\/p>\n\n  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n  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