What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)?

09:30–17:00; until 20:00 on Fri & Sat Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

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Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)

Japanese title: 開創700年記念特別展「大徳寺本朝無双之禅苑」

Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan (Ueno Sta.)

Treasures of Daitokuji in Kyoto, marking 700 years since its founding.

Dates: Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)
Time: 09:30–17:00; until 20:00 on Fri & Sat
Price: Adults ¥2,300
Venue: Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan
Nearest station: Ueno Sta.

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About this event

A special exhibition marking the 700th anniversary of the founding of Daitokuji temple in Murasakino, Kyoto. Temple treasures from across the grounds, including its sub-temples and Daitokuji-school temples, are brought to the Tokyo National Museum to introduce the temple's history and culture. It is the first large showing of Daitokuji treasures in 41 years and the first ever in Tokyo. The usually closed interior of the Sanmon gate is also recreated at the venue.

Highlights

National Treasure "Guanyin, Monkeys and Crane" by Muqi (until 11/8)
National Treasure "Yohen Tenmoku" tea bowl from Ryokoin (until 11/8)
A recreation of the Sanmon gate's upper floor, with ceiling and pillar paintings by Hasegawa Tohaku
The Sanmon's principal image and statue of Sen no Rikyu shown publicly for the first time

Good for: People interested in Zen, the tea ceremony or Japanese art

Good to know

No advance booking needed; you may have to wait when crowded
First period until 11/8, second period from 11/10
Audio guide is 700 yen; app version is 800 yen
On the same day only, this ticket also gets you into the museum's collection galleries (except 11/30)

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Uguisudani: 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot
From Ueno: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Iriya: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Nezu: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

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Special Exhibition: “Utagawa Hiroshige – Best Angles of Edo” (Uchiyama Collection gift)Tokyo National Museum, Honkan Room A (Ueno Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Sep 29 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun)
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FAQ

What is Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)?: A special exhibition marking the 700th anniversary of the founding of Daitokuji temple in Murasakino, Kyoto. Temple treasures from across the grounds, including its sub-temples and Daitokuji-school temples, are brought to the Tokyo National Museum to introduce the temple's history and culture. It is the first large showing of Daitokuji treasures in 41 years and the first ever in Tokyo. The usually closed interior of the Sanmon gate is also recreated at the venue.
When is Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)?: Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary)?: 09:30–17:00; until 20:00 on Fri & Sat Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary) cost?: Adults ¥2,300
Where is Special Exhibition: “Daitokuji – The Peerless Zen Temple” (700th anniversary) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Tokyo National Museum, Heiseikan. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

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

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