Paintings of Matsuri and Famous Places During the Edo Period

Events Jun. 11, 2012 - 06:00AM JST ( 0 )

When: June 16 - July 22

Place: Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Tokyo

TOKYO —

The Idemitsu Museum of Arts in Marunouchi presents the seventh installment in its Discover the Beauty of Japan series, “Matsuri – Amusements, Festivals and Famous Places,” June 16 through July 22. The exhibit showcases paintings of celebrated festivals and community events popular during the Edo period, and the people enjoying them – including at famous locations such as shrines and kabuki stages – all of which embody the true meaning of matsuri (festival).

Where: The Idemitsu Museum of Arts, 9th Floor, Teigeki Bldg, 3-1-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

When: Through Sunday, July 22. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 7 p.m. on Fridays). Closed Mondays.

Admission: 1,000 yen for adults, 700 yen for university and high school students. Free for junior high school students and younger.

External Link: http://www.idemitsu.co.jp/museum