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Daitokuji: A Zen Temple Beyond Compare, Tokyo National Museum

A special exhibition for the 700th anniversary of Daitoku-ji temple in Kyoto runs at the Tokyo National Museum from 14 October to 6 December 2026.

Long grey glass fronted Heiseikan building of the Tokyo National Museum beside a pond in Ueno Park
Illustrative photo of Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries, Tokyo National Museum, not from this event.
Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0

About

Tokyo National Museum lists the special exhibition for the 700th anniversary of the founding of Daitoku-ji in the Heiseikan, from Wednesday 14 October to Sunday 6 December 2026. GO TOKYO describes the first joint showing in Tokyo of Buddhist statues, paintings and tea utensils held in the Kyoto temple and its sub-temples. Adult admission is 2,300 yen.

Highlights

  • 14 October to 6 December 2026
  • Treasures from Daitoku-ji and sub-temples
  • Buddhist statues, paintings and tea utensils
  • Heiseikan special galleries

Details

Date
14 Oct to 6 Dec 2026
Venue
Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries, Tokyo National Museum
Where
Tokyo, Japan
Organiser
Tokyo National Museum
Tickets
From 2,300 yen (adult)
Status
Confirmed
14 Oct to 6 Dec 2026
From 2,300 yen (adult)

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