Special Opening of the Meiji Kotokan Hall, March 14, 2026

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Exploring Kyoto Culture at the Meiji Kotokan Hall: Looking Ahead to the Museum's 130th Anniversary, Event Ⅰ
2027 will mark the 130th anniversary of the opening of the Kyoto National Museum.
To commemorate this occasion, the Meiji Kotokan (Main Hall of the Former Imperial Museum of Kyoto) will be opened to the public for a special viewing.

The Meiji Kotokan was completed in 1895 and was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1969.
At present, the building is not used for exhibitions and is normally closed to the public in preparation for seismic isolation retrofitting and related renovations.
We invite visitors to enjoy this rare opportunity to view the interior of the Meiji Kotokan, which is not usually accessible to the public.

Date and Time: March 14, 2026
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (entrance until 4:30 p.m.)

Open Areas: Central Gallery and Foyer of the Meiji Kotokan Hall
*The rest of the building will remain closed.

Participation Fee: Free (with same-day admission)

How to Participate: Freely enter the Meiji Kotokan Hall (no reservation necessary)

Notes

Please refrain from bringing food or drink into the Meiji Kotokan Hall.
If the venue becomes crowded, you may be asked to wait to enter.
There are no tour guides or docents available within the Meiji Kotokan Hall. Please refer to the explanatory panels.
There are no restrooms available for use in the Meji Kotokan Hall. Please use the restrooms located in the Heisei Chishinkan Wing or the Museum Gardens.

Related Links: Collection Exhibitions on view that day

Meiji Kotokan Hall (Main Hall of the Former Imperial Museum of Kyoto)

Meiji Kotokan Hall VR

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Exploring Kyoto Culture at the Meiji Kotokan Hall: Looking Ahead to the Museum's 130th Anniversary, Event Ⅱ
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*Registration has ended (full capacity).

*Event Ⅰ (Special Opening of the Meiji Kotokan Hall) and Event Event Ⅱ (Lecture) will take place on different dates.

*Event Ⅱ will be conducted in Japanese.

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