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Date : September 3, 2010 Valid until : November 16, 2008 |
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Celebrating the 350th Anniversary of Ogata Korin's Birth
Treasures by Rinpa Masters — Inheritance and Innovation
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Heiseikan
Tuesday, October 7 - Sunday, November 16, 2008 |
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Wind and Thunder Gods
By Ogata Korin
Edo period, 18th century
Important Cultural Property
Tokyo National Museum
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Rinpa masterpieces, by renowned artists such as Koetsu, Sotatsu, Korin, Kenzan, Hoitsu, and Kiitsu owned by collections in Japan and overseas, are exhibited together to introduce the works of great individuality from this celebrated tradition. This exhibition is held in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Rinpa master, Ogata Korin.
List of Works [PDF(147KB)]
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 General Information |
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| Period |
Tuesday, October 7 - Sunday, November 16, 2008 |
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| Venue |
Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park) |
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| Hours |
9:30 - 17:00
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays until 18:00
Fridays until 20:00
(last entry 30 minutes before closing)
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| Closed |
Mondays (Except for Monday, October 13; Monday, November 3, 2008), Tuesday, October 14; Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
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| Admissions |
Adults: 1,500 (1,300/1,200) yen
University students: 1,200 (1,000/900) yen
High school students: 900 (700/600) yen
Junior high school students and under: Free
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Prices shown in ( ) indicate advance / group (more than 20 persons) discount tickets. |
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Persons with physical or mental disabilities are allowed free entry with one accompanying guest each. |
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Advance tickets are on sale at the Museum ticket office (during museum hours) and e-Ticket Pia (P-code:Advance tickets=688-235; Day tickets=688-236), Lawson Ticket (L-code:35568), E-Plus, CN Playguide, and other major playguides until October 6, 2008. |
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Special exhibition "Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka — The Land of Serendipity" (September 17 - November 30, 2008, Hyokeikan) requires a separate admission fee. |
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Set admission tickets at the discount price of 2,000 yen are available for the two special exhibitions "Treasures by Rinpa Masters - Inheritance and Innovation" and "Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka - The Land of Serendipity". On sale until Sunday, November 16, 2008. |
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| Access |
10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station
15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station |
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| Organizers |
Tokyo National Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK, NHK Promotions |
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| With the Support of |
The Agency for Cultural Affairs |
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| With the Special Sponsorship of |
Canon Inc. |
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| With the Sponsorship of |
Kao Corporation, Mitsumura Printing Co., Ltd. |
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| With the Assistance of |
Japan Airlines, East Japan Railway Company |
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| General Inquiries |
03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial: in Japanese) |
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| Exhibition Official Website |
http://www.rinpa2008.jp/
The website has closed with the end of the exhibition.
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