Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Maeda Ikutokukai Foundation The Maeda: Legacy of a Prosperous Samurai Family

2026-04-14 - 2026-06-07

The Kaga Maeda were a daimyo family based in Kanazawa on the Sea of Japan coast. After the family relocated to Tokyo following the end of warrior rule in 1868, they established the Maeda Ikutokukai in 1926 with the aim of preserving the cultural assets passed down in the family over generations. This grand exhibition commemorates the organization’s 100th anniversary and brings together the history and culture of the Kaga Maeda under one roof. The items on display include armor and famous swords belonging to successive heads of the family, starting with its founder, Maeda Toshiie, as well as renowned tea ceremony utensils and the collection of art that once adorned the Maeda family residence. Don’t miss this opportunity to fully appreciate the essence of refined samurai culture.

Event Information

Dates and hours: April 14 – June 7, 2026
9:30 – 17:00 (open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and May 3–5)
Last entry 30 minutes before closing
Closed on Mondays (except April 27 and May 4)
Venues: Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
13 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Fees: Adults: 2,300 yen (2,100 yen)
University students: 1,300 yen (1,100 yen)
High school students: 900 yen (700 yen)
Junior high school students and under: Free

*Prices in parentheses indicate discount ticket prices for advance purchase.
*Free admission for persons with disabilities and one caregiver. Please present a certificate of disability when entering the museum.
*Students who are Campus Members of the Tokyo National Museum can purchase same-day admission tickets at 1,100 yen (discount of 200 yen). Please present your Campus Member status and student ID at the ticket window.
*You may be asked to wait at the entrance if the exhibition is crowded.
*Visitors with tickets for this exhibition may also view the TNM Collection Exhibitions on the day of their visit at no extra charge.