[Pair Advance Ticket] Special Exhibition "The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court"

Written by Murasaki Shikibu during the Heian period, "The Tale of Genji" stands as the crown jewel of Japanese literature. This special exhibition, the first on "The Tale of Genji" to be held at the Kyoto National Museum in approximately fifty years, captures the timeless allure of this masterpiece through a diverse array of paintings, decorative arts, and rare manuscripts. We invite visitors to immerse themselves in the rich artistic and cultural world inspired by the Heian aristocracy and Japan’s greatest literary classic. [Pair Advance Ticket] Purchase our discounted 'Pair Advance Ticket,' valid for two people or two visits. 【Exhibition Details】 Dates: October 6 (Tue) – November 29 (Sun), 2026 Part 1 : Oct 6 – Nov 1 Part 2 : Nov 3 – Nov 29 Closed: Mondays, Oct 13, and Nov 24 Open on Oct 12 (Mon/Holiday) and Nov 23 (Mon/Holiday) Hours: 9:00 – 17:30 (Last admission 17:00) Fridays: Open until 20:00 (Last admission 19:30) Venue: Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan Wing