The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court
Tokyo National Museum · Heiseikan · Tokyo · –
The second venue after the Kyoto National Museum. The National Treasure Tale of Genji handscrolls are on view throughout with changing scenes, and Tokyo shows different scenes from Kyoto. About 250 objects are planned across both venues; the Tokyo checklist is not yet published.
Exhibition information
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- 09:30–17:00 Last entry 16:30; evening openings are under consideration.
- Closed
- Mondays (open Feb 22).
- Closed during the exhibition
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- Admission
- Adult ¥2,400
- University student ¥1,300
- High-school student ¥900
- Reservation
- No reservation required. Early-bird tickets are sold through Oct 19 (JPY 2,000 for adults) and advance tickets Oct 20–Jan 18 (JPY 2,200). Free for junior-high students and younger, and for visitors with disabilities plus one caregiver. The ticket also covers the collection galleries on the day of the visit.
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Sources for this page
- Source · genjiten.jp Information verified
- Source · genjiten.jp Information verified
- Source · genjiten.jp Information verified
- Official exhibition page · www.tnm.jp Information verified
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