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Tokugawa Art Museum
徳川美術館
徳川家康の遺品や尾張徳川家の大名道具、国宝「源氏物語絵巻」など1万点を超える貴重なコレクションを通じて、日本の美と精神に触れることができます。
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The Tokugawa Art Museum is a private art museum, located on the former Ōzone Shimoyashiki compound in Nagoya, central Japan. Its collection contains more than 12,000 items, including swords, armor, Noh costumes and masks, lacquer furniture, Chinese and Japanese ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings from the Chinese Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368).
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Notable Works
- Tea Scoop, named Namida (“Tears”)Museum PDFSen-no-Rikyū
- 豊国祭礼図屏風Wikipedia (ja)
重要文化財
- 西行物語絵巻Wikipedia (ja)
重要文化財
- 初音の調度Wikipedia (ja)
国宝
- 源氏物語絵巻Wikipedia (ja)
国宝
- 千鳥Wikipedia (en)
- 三島桶Wikipedia (en)
O-Meibutsu
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
Now & upcoming (8)
- 夏季特別展 武芸 サムライ・アスリート2026Jul25(Sat)–Sep27(Sun)
- 企画展 生誕140年 没後50年記念 旅する侯爵 徳川義親2026Oct8(Thu)–Dec13(Sun)
- 特別展 ときめく箱2026Oct8(Thu)–Nov15(Sun)
- 【特別公開】 国宝 源氏物語絵巻 横笛・宿木（二）2026Nov14(Sat)–Nov29(Sun)
- 企画展 古写経 祈りの美2027Jan5(Tue)–Jan31(Sun)
- 企画展 大名もあそぶ2027Feb6(Sat)–Apr4(Sun)
- 特別展 尾張徳川家の雛まつり（2027年）2027Feb6(Sat)–Apr4(Sun)
- 【特別公開】 千利休 泪の茶杓2027Feb20(Sat)–Mar2(Tue)
The red line is today. Where bars overlap, those shows are open at the same time.
- Now
夏季特別展 武芸 サムライ・アスリート
2026Jul25(Sat)–Sep27(Sun)Explore samurai martial arts from the Edo period to modern sports, featuring arms and armor of the Owari Tokugawa family.
OFFICIAL#Martial Arts#Samurai#Edo Period#Armor and Weapons - Soon
企画展 生誕140年 没後50年記念 旅する侯爵 徳川義親
2026Oct8(Thu)–Dec13(Sun)Explore the cultural journey and diverse collection of Tokugawa Yoshichika, founder of the Tokugawa Art Museum.
OFFICIAL徳川義親#Yoshichika Tokugawa#Owari Tokugawa Family#Museum Founder#Collection - Soon
特別展 ときめく箱
2026Oct8(Thu)–Nov15(Sun)Explore the function and beauty of boxes, their role in life, faith, and art from ancient to modern times.
OFFICIAL#Box#Container#Decoration#Design - Soon
【特別公開】 国宝 源氏物語絵巻 横笛・宿木（二）
2026Nov14(Sat)–Nov29(Sun)Experience the National Treasure 'The Tale of Genji Emaki,' featuring scenes 'Yokobue' and 'Yadorigi (II)' in its original scroll format.
OFFICIAL#Tale of Genji Emaki#National Treasure#Narrative Emaki#Heian Period - Soon
企画展 古写経 祈りの美
2027Jan5(Tue)–Jan31(Sun)Masterpieces of ancient Japanese sutras, revealing the beauty of calligraphy and the profound prayers they embody.
OFFICIAL#Old Sutra Manuscripts#Sutra Copying#Buddhist Art#Prayer - Soon
企画展 大名もあそぶ
2027Feb6(Sat)–Apr4(Sun)Explore the diverse world of play enjoyed by daimyo during the Edo period, from elegant pastimes to popular games.
OFFICIAL#Daimyo#Play#Edo Period#Four Accomplishments - Soon
特別展 尾張徳川家の雛まつり（2027年）
2027Feb6(Sat)–Apr4(Sun)Experience the exquisite Hina dolls and furnishings of the Owari Tokugawa family, spanning Edo to Showa periods.
OFFICIAL#Hina Matsuri#Hina Dolls#Hina Doll Accessories#Owari Tokugawa Family - Soon
【特別公開】 千利休 泪の茶杓
2027Feb20(Sat)–Mar2(Tue)Discover "Namida," Sen no Rikyu's legendary tea scoop, used in his final tea ceremony before his tragic end.
OFFICIAL千利休#Sen no Rikyu#Tea Scoop#Tea Ceremony#Tea Ceremony Utensils
Past exhibitions (8)
- Past
企画展 お能、はじめまして。
2026Jun25(Thu)–Jul20(Mon)Discover the world of Noh and Kyogen through the Owari Tokugawa family's collection of masks and costumes.
OFFICIAL#Noh#Kyogen#Performing Arts#Noh Mask - Past
ムジナバケール×徳川美術館 共同企画展示 現代クリエイターとの遭遇
2026Jun25(Thu)–Jul12(Sun)Contemporary creators reinterpret the Tokugawa Art Museum's collection, showcasing new art alongside its inspirations.
OFFICIAL#Tokugawa Art Museum#Collection#Contemporary Art#Creator - Past
NHK大河ドラマ特別展 豊臣兄弟！
2026Apr18(Sat)–Jun14(Sun)Explore the Toyotomi brothers' journey to unify Japan during the Sengoku period, featuring historical artifacts and their relationships with key figures.
OFFICIAL#Toyotomi Hideyoshi#Toyotomi Hidenaga#Sengoku Period#Unification of Japan - Past
企画展 金沢文庫・蓬左文庫交流展 金沢文庫本－流離う本の物語－
2026Feb7(Sat)–Apr5(Sun)Journey through the history of classical texts from Kanazawa Bunko, Japan's oldest samurai library, to Hōsa Bunko.
OFFICIAL#Kanazawa Bunko#Hosa Library#Classical Books#Ieyasu Tokugawa - Past
特別展 尾張徳川家の雛まつり（2026年）
2026Feb7(Sat)–Apr5(Sun)Experience the elegance of Owari Tokugawa family's Hina decorations, dolls, and accessories from Edo to Showa periods.
OFFICIAL#Hina Matsuri#Hina Dolls#Hina Dolls Display#Hina Doll Accessories - Past
企画展 日本の神々降臨
2026Jan4(Sun)–Feb1(Sun)Explore the deep relationship between Japanese people and their deities, focusing on shrines, worshippers, and festivals.
OFFICIAL#Japanese Gods#Shinto#Festival#Faith - Past
企画展 徳川林政史研究所連携企画 尾張家臣団
2025Nov15(Sat)–Dec14(Sun)Explore the diverse lives and roles of the Owari Tokugawa family's vassals during the Edo period, revealed by historical documents.
OFFICIAL#Owari Tokugawa Family#Retainers#Samurai#Edo Period - Past
徳川美術館・蓬左文庫開館90周年記念 秋季特別展 尾張徳川家 名品のすべて
2025Sep13(Sat)–Nov9(Sun)Commemorating 90 years, this exhibition showcases masterpieces of the Owari Tokugawa family and the history of the Tokugawa Art Museum and Hosa Library.
OFFICIAL#Tokugawa Art Museum#Hosa Library#Owari Tokugawa Family#Masterpiece
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1935
- Architect
- 吉本与志雄
- Building completed
- 1935
- Renovated
- —
- Director
- 徳川義崇
- Operated by
- 徳川黎明会
- Annual visitors
- —
- National treasures
- 9
- Important cultural properties
- 59
- Site area
- —
- Floor area
- —
- Exhibition area
- —
- Architectural features
- 帝冠様式（和風の屋根や外観をもった洋式建築）
- Imperial Crown style
- Awards
- Communicator Awards 銀賞 (解説動画) (2016)
- ミュージアムキャラクターアワード 1位 (トクさん) (2015)
Visit info
- Hours
Mon closed Tue 10:00-17:00 Wed 10:00-17:00 Thu 10:00-17:00 Fri 10:00-17:00 Sat 10:00-17:00 Sun 10:00-17:00 - Tickets
- adult2,000 円
- student1,200 円
- child無料
- Avg. visit time
- 75 min
- Reservation
- Required
- Nearest station
- 大曽根駅
- Address
- 〒461-0023 Tokugawachō 1017 Tokugawa-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
Note: 月曜日（祝日・振替休日の場合は直後の平日）
Rules & amenities
- Photography
- Not allowed
- Audio guide langs
- JA
- Wheelchair
- —
- Kid-friendly
- Yes
- Café
- Yes
- Shop
- Yes
Collection
- Collection size
- 13,000 works
- Top departments
- 駿府御分物（徳川家康の遺品）など尾張徳川家伝来の大名道具
- swords, armor, Noh costumes and masks, lacquer furniture, Chinese and Japanese ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings from the Chinese Song and Yuan dynasties
More info
- Official site
- www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
Sources
— Official website — tokugawa-art-museum.jp ↗ · Wikipedia (Japanese) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia (English) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata — Q3077236 ↗ (CC0) · Official PDF — 2026年度の展覧会スケジュール ↗ (3 pages) · Official PDF — <img src="https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/wp-content/themes/tokugawa-art/img/icon_museum-cafe.png" alt="美術館内喫茶室（カフェ）" width="41" height="13" data-eio="l"> THE MUSEUM CAFE ↗ (2 pages) · Official PDF — 各種割引について ↗ (1 pages)artible is an independent guide and is not affiliated with this museum. Facts are surfaced with attribution to the sources below.
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