Special/Featured Exhibitions

Summer Special Exhibition
[Equipment and Attire of the Samurai Warrior]
The Beauty of Japanese Armor

From the medieval ō-yoroi with its colorful decorative cording to the competitive individuality of the Warring States–era gusoku, Japanese battle armor continually pursued the objective functionality of protecting the body from harm while at the same time valuing striking visual aesthetics. This exhibition introduces the history and beauty of Japanese armor.

Overview of the Exhibition

Period
Hours 10:00am to 5:00pm (Admittance until 4:30pm)
Closed Days Every Monday except August 12 and September 16, 2024.
Admission Tickets

Adults: 1,600yen (including the admission to "The Warrior’s Companion: Horses and their Trappings" at the Hōsa Bunko Galleries.)
Students (high school and university): 800yen
Students (elementary and junior high school): 500yen

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