Autumn Special Exhibition 2026: Tea Culture of the Kan'ei Era (Part 2), Nomura Art Museum
- Dates
- Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- Price
- Adults ¥1,000, students ¥300
- Where
- Nomura Art Museum (Keage)
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Kobori Enshu's tea scoop 'Ryo' with his own tube
Good to know
The second half of a special exhibition on tea culture in the Kan'ei era (early 17th century), with utensils linked to Kobori Enshu, Sen Sotan, Kanamori Sowa and potters such as Ninsei. Highlights include Enshu's tea scoop named 'Ryo', the Iga tea bowl named 'Suneichi' and a Daitokuji Goki tea bowl. Last entry 4:00 PM.
- Dates
- Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- Venue
- Nomura Art Museum
- Nearest station
- Keage
- Admission
- Adults ¥1,000, students ¥300
About this event
A tea scoop named 'Ryo', made by Kobori Enshu down to its own storage tube, opens the second half of this look at tea culture in the Kan'ei era. Alongside Enshu are utensils linked to Sen Sotan, Kanamori Sowa and the imperial court nobles: a Daitokuji Goki tea bowl, calligraphy by Ryoan Seiyoku, the Iga tea bowl named 'Suneichi', and wares by Ninsei and the Seven Kilns of Enshu. The Nomura Art Museum opened in 1984 and holds about 1,900 works centred on the tea utensils, Noh masks and Noh costumes collected by Nomura Tokushichi (Tokuan, 1878–1945), founder of Nomura Securities. It is near Nanzen-ji, about a 10-minute walk from Keage Station on the subway.
Highlights
- Kobori Enshu's tea scoop 'Ryo' with his own tube
- The Iga tea bowl named 'Suneichi'
- A Daitokuji Goki tea bowl and calligraphy by Ryoan Seiyoku
- Wares by Ninsei, the Seven Kilns of Enshu and Donyu
- Good for
- Lovers of tea utensils and Kan'ei-era culture, or anyone touring museums near Nanzen-ji.
Good to know before you go
- Open 10:00 AM–4:30 PM; last entry 4:00 PM.
- Closed Mondays (or the next day if Monday is a holiday).
- Cash, credit cards and e-money accepted.
- About a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Keage Station (Tozai Line).
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FAQ
- What is Autumn Special Exhibition 2026: Tea Culture of the Kan'ei Era (Part 2), Nomura Art Museum?
- A tea scoop named 'Ryo', made by Kobori Enshu down to its own storage tube, opens the second half of this look at tea culture in the Kan'ei era. Alongside Enshu are utensils linked to Sen Sotan, Kanamori Sowa and the imperial court nobles: a Daitokuji Goki tea bowl, calligraphy by Ryoan Seiyoku, the Iga tea bowl named 'Suneichi', and wares by Ninsei and the Seven Kilns of Enshu. The Nomura Art Museum opened in 1984 and holds about 1,900 works centred on the tea utensils, Noh masks and Noh costumes collected by Nomura Tokushichi (Tokuan, 1878–1945), founder of Nomura Securities. It is near Nanzen-ji, about a 10-minute walk from Keage Station on the subway.
- When is Autumn Special Exhibition 2026: Tea Culture of the Kan'ei Era (Part 2), Nomura Art Museum?
- From Oct 24 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- How much does it cost?
- Adults ¥1,000, students ¥300
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Nomura Art Museum. The nearest station is Keage.
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