After the Meiji era Restoration, adoption of western clothes for Japanese people had advanced slowly. From late of Meiji era to Taisho era, beautiful women in kimono on frontispieces or supplements of publication illustrated by Kiyokata or other painters entertained readers.
This exhibition shows beautiful kimono-style for winter on frontispieces and raised clothes battledores inspired by Kiyokata’s work.

5 December, 2025 – 12 January, 2026

【Admission】
Adults ¥300 Elementary and Junior High School Students are ¥150

【Closed】
Mondays(except for 12 Jan. and 13 Oct.), 29 Dec.

“Asasuzu (Cool of the Morning),” Kiyokata’s elder daughter walking in morning mist in summer, is one of the most popular works in our collection.
This exhibition offers the opportunity to find attractive points of “Asasuzu” and to trace Kiyokata’s early career reaching this work.

30 August – 19 Otober, 2025

【Admission】
Adults ¥300 Elementary and Junior High School Students are ¥150

【Closed】
Mondays(except for 15 spt. and 13 Oct.), 16 Sep, 14 Oct.

The picture scroll “Chosekiankyo (Daily Life of the Common People in Downtown of the Meiji Period)” is one of Kiyokata’s masterpieces. It shows us the good old summer days Kiyokata loved.
This exhibition focuses on “Chosekiankyo” to make you familiar with daily life in summer of the Meiji period.

1 5 July – 24 August, 2025

【Admission】
Adults ¥300 Elementary and Junior High School Students are Free

【Closed】
Mondays