The Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum will present a special exhibition exploring the Kan’ei Gyoko and the Kan’ei Culture that flourished around the time of this historic event, centered on the “Nijo Castle Imperial Visit Folding Screens,” which vividly depict its magnificent procession.
A highlight of the exhibition is the network of cultural exchange that transcended social status, explored through Tofukumon-in (Tokugawa Masako), who was born a daughter of the shogun and became the consort of Emperor Go-Mizunoo. Through the world of beauty cultivated by cultural figures such as Sen Sotan, Kobori Enshu, and Nonomura Ninsei, together with objects associated with Tofukumon-in, visitors can discover the breadth and richness of Kan’ei Culture.
As we mark 400 years since the Kan’ei Gyoko, we invite you to visit the exhibition and experience the vibrant spirit of the flourishing culture of the Kan’ei era.
| Exhibition Period | Saturday, September 5–Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
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| Closed | Mondays (open September 21 and October 12) Thursday, September 24, and Tuesday, October 13 |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Last admission: 4:30 p.m.) |
| Venue | Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum (Shishigatani, Higashiyama, Kyoto) 24 Shishigatani Shimomiyanomae-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8431 |
| Admission | Adults: ¥1,200 (¥1,000) / Students: ¥800 (¥700)
※ Admission to this exhibition also includes access to the Bronze Gallery. |
