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Special Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Designation
of the Warrior in Keikō Armor as a National Treasure
Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan
Exhibition Overview
For the first time in fifty years, the Tokyo National Museum is presenting a special exhibition about haniwa, the remarkable tomb sculptures of ancient Japan. These diverse sculptures take the form of people,
animals, buildings, tools, and weapons, providing vibrant glimpses into early societies.
2024 is a special anniversary year, as the Warrior in Keikō Armor, one of the most finely crafted and well-preserved haniwa in existence, was designated as a National Treasure fifty years ago. In
celebration of this anniversary, the Warrior, together with related haniwa and those representing other regions throughout Japan, will be displayed on an unprecedented scale. We invite you to take advantage of this
rare opportunity and experience these haniwa first-hand, witnessing how their richly expressive forms range from the rustic to the adorable.
Exhibitions Information
- Venue
- Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
- Period
- October 16–December 8, 2024
- Hours
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9:30–17:00
- Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and November 3.
- Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
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Mondays
- except for November 4, November 5 (All other exhibitions are closed on November 5.)
- Organizers
- Tokyo National Museum, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc., The Asahi Shimbun
- With the Special Sponsorship of
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- With the Sponsorship of
- SGC CO.,LTD., TOPPAN Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
- With the Special Cooperation of
- Archives and Mausolea Department, Imperial Household Agency
- With the Cooperation of
- All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
- General Inquiries
- 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
- Access
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Tokyo National Museum
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712, JapanJR Lines: 10-minute walk from Ueno or Uguisudani Station Tokyo
Metro Lines: 15-minute walk from Ueno or Nezu Station
Metro Lines: 15-minute walk from Ueno or Nezu Station
Admissions
Visitors can view this exhibition without making reservations. Tickets may also be purchased at the ticket counter, but you may be asked to wait if the exhibition is crowded.
| Ticket price | |
|---|---|
| Adults | ￥2,100 (￥1,900) |
| University students | ￥1,300 (￥1,100) |
| High school students | ￥900 (￥700) |
| Junior high school students and under | Free |
- Prices in parentheses indicate discount ticket prices for advance purchase.
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Persons with disabilities are admitted free with one accompanying person each (please present an ID at the ticket booth).
Visitors with tickets for this exhibition may also view the regular exhibitions on the day of their visit at no extra charge. - Early discount tickets will be on sale at the museum ticket booths from August 20 to October 14 (during the museum’s opening hours, excluding the last 30 minutes) and major ticketing agencies from August 20 to October 15.