Kyoto National Museum

Museum Gardens Only, November 18 to December 14, 2025
(Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, November 17 to December 15, 2025)

KNM Garden Guide

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

Meiji Kotokan Hall

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Pony Tales: Celebrating the Year of the Horse
December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
Ogata Kōrin’s Karuta Playing Cards and the Konishi Family Archives
December 16, 2025–February 1, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
The Shimazu Clan of Satsuma and Tōfuku-ji’s Sokushū-in Temple
December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
Forging Bonds Through Blades: Learning Sword Appreciation
Through National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
February 4–March 22, 2026

Upcoming

Visitor Notifications

Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, November 17 to December 15, 2025

Exhibition Information

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

Exhibitions

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Pony Tales: Celebrating the Year of the Horse

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
The Shimazu Clan of Satsuma and Tōfuku-ji’s Sokushū-in Temple

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Ogata Kōrin’s Karuta Playing Cards and the Konishi Family Archives

December 16, 2025–February 1, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Forging Bonds Through Blades: Learning Sword Appreciation Through National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

February 4–March 22, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Celebrating the Japanese Doll Festival

February 7–March 15, 2026

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
Kitano Tenjin: Legends of a Shinto God

April 18–June 14, 2026

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court

October 6–November 29, 2026

Exhibitions

Announcements

Information2025.10.22: Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, November 17 to December 15, 2025

Events and Lectures 2025.10.22: Autumn Special Opening of the Tan'an Teahouse November 18 to November 24, 2025
No registration required

Events and Lectures 2025.10.03: Special Exhibition International Symposium: Song and Yuan Buddhist Paintings in Japan, October 17, 2025
Registration has ended.

Information2025.09.09: Limited-Time Opening of the Heisei Chishinkan Restaurant, September 20 to November 16, 2025

Information2025.08.14: Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, August 25 to September 19, 2025

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KNM Garden Guide

The KNM Garden Guide is a free app allowing visitors to explore the museum gardens using their own smartphones and tablets. Simply point your camera at the outdoor exhibits and buildings to view explanations and enjoy interactive AR (Augmented Reality) content.

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