Kyoto National Museum

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

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

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

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

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

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
Celebrating the Japanese Doll Festival
February 7–March 15, 2026

Upcoming

Special Exhibition
Kitano Tenjin: Legends of a Shinto God
April 18–June 14, 2026

Upcoming

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

Meiji Kotokan Hall

Exhibition Information

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

Exhibitions

CurrentCollection Exhibition

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

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

CurrentCollection Exhibition

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

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

CurrentCollection 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

Events and Lectures 2025.12.22: International Students' Day, February 15, 2026
No registration required

Information2025.11.27: Announcement of Museum Closure, December 29, 2025 to January 1, 2026

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.

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International Students' Day, February 15, 2026

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Learning Resources

KNM Original Coloring Templates

Downloadable coloring templates feature KNM-themed designs, including works from the museum's collection and the museum's mascot Torarin. When printed out on A4-size paper, they can also be used as book cover for small books or manga.

Sketches of the Ogura hyakunin isshu (One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each) Poetry Anthology (PDF)

Learning Resources

Kyoto National Museum Newsletter

The Newsletter introduces current and upcoming special exhibitions and collection exhibitions.

January–March, 2026 (Vol.168) (PDF)

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

Publications

Exhibition Catalogues and Related Publications

Past and recently published exhibition catalogues and collection catalogues.

Current Exhibition Catalogue

Ogata Kōrin’s Karuta Playing Cards and the Konishi Family Archives
1,320 yen

Learning Resources

Educational Guides and Worksheets

These fun and informative guides are designed to help visitors of all ages better enjoy and appreciate the variety of artworks and cultural properties exhibited at the museum.

Key Points for Viewing Japanese Dōmaru Armor (PDF)

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