Exhibition Outline
In one room, visitors will find a variety of masterpieces associated with spring,
including Kawai Gyokudo's Parting Spring, a National Important Cultural Property depicting cherry blossoms falling on the water, and folding screens such as Kikuchi Hobun's Fine Rain on Mt. Yoshino, and Funada Gyokuju's Flowers (Image of Evening) featuring bright pink petals.
You will be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom not only around the Imperial Palace, but also in our museum.
Highlights
National Important Cultural Property
Special Events
Collection Tour "Explore with Us"
March 19, 25, 26, April 1, 2, and 9
10:30am / 12:00pm
*Each session takes about 30 minutes
MOMAT volunteers will introduce several works from our collection suitable for spring. This program is offered in English.
*No pre-registration required. *Free with Museum admission.
For more information aboutCollection Tour "Explore with Us"
Museum Rest Area
Relax and enjoy the view of cherry blossoms from the rest area in front of the museum.
Pick up a special food, a drink, and other take-out for the occasion
from the museum restaurant L'Art et Mikuni.
No better way to rest after a neighborhood stroll or museum visit.
*Kitchen car hours: 11:00am–3:00pm on open days.
Seasonal Gifts
Original seasonal goods such as ticket folders, magnets, and furoshiki wrapping cloths decorated with cherry-blossom and floral motifs will be available for purchase.
Scenery Around the Museum
Near the museum you'll find several spectacular cherry blossom sites,
including the Imperial Palace, Chidorigafuchi, and Kitanomaru Park.
Spend a day enjoying spring masterpieces at the museum and blossoms at a magnificent viewing site.
- ❶ The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
- ❷ Imperial Palace: 20-min. walk
- ❸ Kitanomaru Park: 10-min. walk
- ❹ Chidorigafuchi: 15-min. walk
- ❺ Yasukuni Shrine: 15-min. walk
*Tokyo Station 20-25 min. walk from Marunouchi Exits
Concurrent Events
Tickets
or a ticket to the Shimomura Kanzan exhibition.
Admission: Adults 500 yen, University students 250 yen (Fri & Sat after 5pm : Adults 300 yen, University students 150 yen)
*Free for high school students and under, persons under 18, persons 65 and over, and persons with disabilities and one accompanying person.
About
Spring Comes to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo:
Blossoms in Japanese Art
- DateMarch 13–April 12, 2026
- Time10:00am–5:00pm
(Open until 8:00pm on Fri & Sat)
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing - ClosedMondays (except March 30)
- Organized byThe National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo,
Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs,
Government of Japan - Access3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322, Japan
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Top Image: Atomi Gyokushi, Scroll of Cherry Blossoms (detail), 1934