SundayDecember 1, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
WednesdayDecember 2, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
ThursdayDecember 3, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
FridayDecember 4, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SaturdayDecember 5, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SundayDecember 6, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
MondayDecember 7, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
TuesdayDecember 8, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
WednesdayDecember 9, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
ThursdayDecember 10, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
FridayDecember 11, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SaturdayDecember 12, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SundayDecember 13, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
MondayDecember 14, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
TuesdayDecember 15, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
WednesdayDecember 16, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
ThursdayDecember 17, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
FridayDecember 18, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SaturdayDecember 19, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
SundayDecember 20, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
MondayDecember 21, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1
Closed
2F-2
Closed
2F-3
Closed
2F-4
Closed
2F-5
Closed
- 1F
1F-1
Closed
1F-2
Closed
1F-3
Closed
1F-4
Closed
1F-5
Closed
1F-6
Closed
TuesdayDecember 22, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep
2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
WednesdayDecember 23, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
ThursdayDecember 24, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
FridayDecember 25, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
SaturdayDecember 26, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
SundayDecember 27, 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
MondayDecember 28, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
TuesdayDecember 29, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
WednesdayDecember 30, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
ThursdayDecember 31, 2026
The Museum is ClosedCalendarSee Current Exhibition Details
Exhibition Schedule
December 1–December 20, 2026: Museum Gardens Only
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits
All museum galleries are closed for re-installation.
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027: Collection Exhibitions
- Galleries and Exhibition Themes
- 3F
3F-1
Closed
3F-2
Closed
- 2F
2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Illustrated Handscrolls I
Gallery 2F-2 Feature Exhibition
New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep2F-3 Medieval Paintings
Medieval Painting I
2F-4 Momoyama-Edo Paintings
Early Modern Painting I
2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Painting I
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
Also On View in the Collection Galleries特別展観覧料が必要
Illustrated Handscrolls I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Illustrated Handscrolls｜2F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Medieval Painting I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Medieval Paintings｜2F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Early Modern Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Momoyama-Edo Paintings｜2F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Chinese Painting I
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Chinese Paintings｜2F-5 gallery
*Under Construction
Introduction to Buddhist Sculpture
December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027
Sculpture｜1F-1 gallery
*Under Construction
Calligraphy I
December 22, 2026–January 24, 2027
Calligraphy｜1F-3 gallery
*Under Construction
Textiles and Costume
December 22, 2026–January 31, 2027
Textiles and Costumes｜1F-4 gallery
*Under Construction
Kettles for Tea
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Metalwork｜1F-5 gallery
The traditional tea event held during the New Year is known as Hatsugama, literally meaning “First Kettle.” The “kettle” referred to here is the tea kettle used to boil water during a tea gathering (chaji).
The tea kettle is often referred to as the “host of the tea room” due to its role as one of the most essential utensils for tea. The phrase “put on the kettle” (kama o kakeru) is best understood today as a euphemism for holding a tea gathering.
This exhibition presents tea kettles from the medieval period to the early modern era, many of which have been passed down over the centuries in Kyoto’s temples.
Lacquerware
December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027
Lacquerware｜1F-6 gallery
*Under Construction
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