Collection Exhibition | Pre-modern Art

Buddhist Art from Tokoin Temple

Duration	Tue. Apr. 2nd, 2024 - Sun. Mar. 30th, 2025
Hours	9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. last admission at 5:00 p.m. *Fri. and Sat. from Jul. to Oct. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Closed	Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday falls on a national holiday) Dec. 28–Jan. 4
Venue	Tokoin Temple Buddhist Art
List of exhibits	List_TokoinC.pdf （954 KB）

This exhibition introduces a large number of wooden sculptures passed down in Tokoin Temple in the Yoshizuka district of Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, including Seated Bhaisajyaguru (Important Cultural Property). (Some pieces are rotated during the exhibition.)

Image: Tokoin Temple Buddhist Art Gallery

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Collection Exhibition | Pre-modern Art

The Basics of Hyōgu: Traditional Mounting of Japanese Paintings

Duration	Tue. Jun. 4th, 2024 - Sun. Aug. 18th, 2024
Hours	9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. last admission at 5:00 p.m. *Fri. and Sat. from Jul. to Oct. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Closed	Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday falls on a national holiday) Dec. 28–Jan. 4
Venue	Matsunaga Memorial Tea Ceremony Collection
List of exhibits	List_The_Basic_of_Hyogu.pdf （3.0 MB）

Mounting a painting or calligraphy work in the form of hanging scroll, handscroll, or others by using materials like paper and cloth is called hyōgu, which plays an essential role in Japanese art. This exhibition introduces the basics of hyōgu through masterpieces from the Matsunaga Collection.

Image: Mandara showing views of Kasuga shrine and Kofuku-ji temple, Nanbokucho period, 14th century

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Collection Exhibition | Pre-modern Art

The World of the Tale of Genji

Duration	Tue. Jun. 18th, 2024 - Sun. Aug. 4th, 2024
Hours	9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. last admission at 5:00 p.m. *Fri. and Sat. from Jul. to Oct. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Closed	Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday falls on a national holiday) Dec. 28–Jan. 4
Venue	Japanese and Other Asian Art
List of exhibits	List_The_World_of_the_Tale_of_Genji_r.pdf （1.1 MB）

The Tales of Genji, written by Murasaki Shikibu, has long been cherished as a symbol of the splendid aristocratic culture of the Heian period. This exhibition displays paintings and crafts associated with the Tales of Genji and Murasaki Shikibu.

Image: Cabinet, decorated in maki-e lacquer with design of bamboo and rosa chinensis, Edo period, 17th century

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Admission

Collection Exhibition & Special Exhibition at Collection Gallery

Adults  200 yen (150 yen）
High school and university students  150 yen (100 yen)
Junior high school students and younger children  Free

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