What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)?

09:30–17:30; until 19:30 on Sat; Nov 6 (Fri): 09:30–20:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

Where is Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1F Special Exhibition Gallery. The nearest station is Ryogoku Sta..

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Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)

Japanese title: 江戸東京博物館リニューアル記念・NHK大河ドラマ特別展「豊臣兄弟！」

Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1F Special Exhibition Gallery (Ryogoku Sta.)

A special exhibition at the renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum tracing Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, tied to the NHK Taiga drama. Open until 19:30 on Saturdays; last entry 30 min before closing.

Dates: Sep 15 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Time: 09:30–17:30; until 19:30 on Sat; Nov 6 (Fri): 09:30–20:00
Price: General ¥2,100 / 65+ ¥1,600 / university ¥1,300 / high school and under free
Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1F Special Exhibition Gallery
Nearest station: Ryogoku Sta.

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About this event

A special exhibition at the renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum, tied to the NHK Taiga drama. It focuses on Hidenaga, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and uses historical materials to follow his days of battle supporting his brother, his building of the castle and castle town in Yamatokoriyama, the culture of Noh and the tea ceremony, and the decline of the Toyotomi family after his death. It has a prologue, 5 chapters and an epilogue.

Highlights

The Important Cultural Property sword "Nansen Ichimonji" (second period) and the famous short sword "Namazuo Toshiro"
Folding screens of the Battle of Shizugatake and of the imperial visit to the palace and Jurakudai
Portraits including the statue-portrait of Toyotomi Hidenaga (Tsubosaka-dera) and of Kuroda Josui
Roof tiles from the Koriyama Castle and Osaka Castle sites, tea caddies and a lacquered tenmoku stand

Good for: Viewers of the Taiga drama "The Toyotomi Brothers", and people who love the Sengoku period or Japanese swords

Good to know

From 10/14 it is the second period, and works shown only in the first period cannot be seen
Open until 20:00 on 11/6 (Fri)
A set ticket with the permanent exhibition is also available
The special exhibition is not free on Silver Day (3rd Wednesday of each month)

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Ryogoku: 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot
From Asakusabashi: 0.8 km, about 14 min on foot
From Kuramae: 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot
From Higashi-nihombashi: 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)?: A special exhibition at the renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum, tied to the NHK Taiga drama. It focuses on Hidenaga, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and uses historical materials to follow his days of battle supporting his brother, his building of the castle and castle town in Yamatokoriyama, the culture of Noh and the tea ceremony, and the decline of the Toyotomi family after his death. It has a prologue, 5 chapters and an epilogue.
When is Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)?: Sep 15 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum)?: 09:30–17:30; until 19:30 on Sat; Nov 6 (Fri): 09:30–20:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum) cost?: General ¥2,100 / 65+ ¥1,600 / university ¥1,300 / high school and under free
Where is Special Exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers!" (Edo-Tokyo Museum) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1F Special Exhibition Gallery. The nearest station is Ryogoku Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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