NEWSLETTER
January to March 2016

Vol. 128
Feature Exhibitions

Going Ape for the Year of the Monkey
Legendary Blades
Meibutsu and Other Outstanding Japanese Swords

Imperial Treasures
Hina Matsuri and Japanese Dolls

Monkeys by a Waterfall, detail
By Nagasawa Rosetsu

Feature Exhibition

Imperial Treasures

January 26, 2016–February 21, 2016, Gallery 2F-1 to 5

National Treasure
Toiletry Case with Pines and Camellias
Kyoto National Museum,
exhibit in Gallery 1F-6, on view February 2–March 13, 2016

Important Cultural Property
Portrait of Emperor Gouda
Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Feature ExhibitionLegendary Blades

Meibutsu and Other Outstanding Japanese Swords
December 15, 2015–February 21, 2016, Gallery 1F-2

Feature Exhibition

Hina Matsuri and Japanese Dolls

Kokin Dolls
Kyoto National Museum

Right: Tachi Sword, named Hizamaru
Important Cultural Property, Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto
Left: Tachi Sword, named Higekiri
Important Cultural Property, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine,
Kyoto, on view December 15, 2015–January 17, 2016

Thematic Exhibitions inThe Collection

Galleries

3F-1 Ceramics
Ceramics of Japan and Asia
Tenmoku: Chinese Brown- and Black-Glazed Tea Ceramics
January 2–March 13, 2016

ADMISSION
Adult 520 (410)
Univ. Student 260 (210)
Admission is free for youths of high school age and below.
Fees in parentheses are for groups of 20+

3F-2 Archaeological Relics
Japanese Archaeological Artifacts

These fees are for admission to the Collections Galleries only.
Special Exhibitions require separate admission fees, which
include admission to the Collections Galleries.

2F-1 to 5 Feature Exhibition
Going Ape for the Year of the Monkey

HOURS

January 2–March 13, 2016

December 15, 2015–January 24, 2016

9:30 am– 5:00 pm (Entrance until 4:30 pm)

January 26–February 21, 2016

CLOSED ON MONDAY

2F-1 Illustrated Handscrolls
Handscrolls of Popular Stories: The Fart Scroll (Fukutomizōshi) and Otogi zōshi

When Monday is a national holiday, the museum remains
open on Monday and closes the following Tuesday.

Imperial Treasures

February 23–March 21, 2016

2F-2 Buddhist Paintings
Spring Equinox and the Pure Land
February 23–March 21, 2016

2F-3 Medieval Paintings
The Beauty of Medieval Landscape Painting

Partially closed during the following dates:
March 15–21, 2016
The sculpture gallery and feature exhibition room (1st floor)and painting galleries (2nd floor) are open for viewing. The
3rd floor galleries and other 1st floor galleries are closed for
exhibition installation.
March 23–April 10, 2016
Outdoor exhibits are open for viewing. The galleries are closed.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

February 23–March 21, 2016

2F-4 Momoyama–Edo Paintings
Paradise of Birds and Flowers
February 23–March 21, 2016

2F-5 Chinese Paintings
Chinese Albums, Handscrolls, and Fan Paintings from theSuma Collection
February 23–March 21, 2016

1F-1 Sculpture
Sculpture of Jizō (Ksitigarbha) and the Ten Kings of Hell
December 15, 2015–March 21, 2016

1F-2 Feature Exhibition
Legendary Blades: Meibutsu and Other Outstanding
Japanese Swords
December 15, 2015–February 21, 2016

Hina Matsuri and Japanese Dolls
February 27–March 21, 2016

1F-3 Calligraphy
Elegant Kana Calligraphy and Waka Poetry

ACCESS
Via JR or Subway

Get off at Kyoto Station. From bus platform D2 in front ofthe station, take City Bus #206 or #208 to “Hakubutsukan
Sanjusangendo-mae” bus stop. One-minute walk to theMuseum.

Via Keihan Railway

Get off at Shichijo Station. Walk east along Shichijo/NanajoStreet (about seven minutes) to the Museum.

Via Hankyu Railway

Get off at Kawaramachi Station. Walk east over the bridgeto the Keihan Railway Gionshijo Station. Take Osaka-boundKeihan train to Shichijo Station. Walk east along Shichijo/
Nanajo Street (about seven minutes) to the Museum.

December 15, 2015–January 24, 2016

Refined Imperial Calligraphy of Early Modern Japan
January 26–February 21, 2016

Diaries and Records

February 23–March 13, 2016

1F-4 Textiles and Costumes
Auspicious Motifs in Japanese Textiles
December 15, 2015–January 31, 2016

Costumes of the Japanese Court
February 3–March 13, 2016

1F-5 Feature Exhibition
Guardian Lions and Lion-Dogs
December 15, 2015–March 13, 2016

1F-6 Lacquerware
Lacquered Tablewares for the Elegant Banquet
December 15, 2015–January 31, 2016

Furnishings of Emperors and Monzeki Temples
February 2–March 13, 2016

Upcoming
Exhibitions
Special Exhibition The Art of Zen: From Mind to Form
April 12–May 22, 2016

KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM
527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku
Kyoto, Japan 605-0931
Tel. (075) 525-2473
http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/