Suntory Museum of Art 'Feast for the Eyes: Tableware'
At the Suntory Museum of Art, the "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" event will be held from Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. This exhibition features ceramic tableware from the early modern period, mainly from the Momoyama to Edo periods, as part of our core philosophy of enjoying the museum's core philosophy of 'beauty in everyday life.'
About 400 years ago, it seems that in Japan, it was established in hospitality settings to seek out and skillfully use and enjoy ceramic tableware of various origins, shapes, patterns, and uses.
Elegant large plates, elegant pots, and distinctive serving ....... When you pay attention to the design of such ceramic tableware, you notice that there are quite a few messages of good fortune, a sense of season, or a desire to serve with unusual dishes. Tableware was probably a "feast for the eyes" that brought even deeper joy to guests, combined with delicious food.
The ceramic tableware favored by the Japanese was not limited to domestic products but also reached overseas countries such as China, reflecting the strong Japanese interest in tableware. This is a valuable opportunity to occasionally experience the hospitality of the time when such tableware was used, and to enjoy the shape of each piece of tableware.
[Event Overview]
Exhibition Period: July 8, 2026 (Wed) ~ August 30, 2026 (Sun)
* To protect the artworks, exhibitions will be rearranged during the exhibition period.
Opening hours: 10:00~18:00 (Fridays 10:00~20:00)
*Open until 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 29
* Admission is limited to 30 minutes before closing in all cases.
Closed: Tuesdays (open until 18:00 on August 11)
Venue: Suntory Museum of Art (3rd Floor, Tokyo Midtown Galleria, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Admission Fee:
・Same-day tickets: General 1,700 yen, University students 1,200 yen, High school students 1,000 yen
・Advance tickets: General 1,500 yen, University students 1,000 yen, High school students 800 yen
*Free for junior high school students and younger
*Available at Suntory Museum reception, official Suntory Museum online tickets, Lawson Ticket, and Seven Ticket
*Advance tickets are on sale from Wednesday, April 22 to Tuesday, July 7
(Sales at the Suntory Museum of Art reception are only available on opening days from Wednesday, April 22 to Sunday, June 21)
Discounts:
・Atoro Discount: Get 100 yen off by presenting tickets for special exhibitions at the National Art Center, Tokyo or Mori Art Museum
・Group discount: 100 yen discount for groups of 20 or more
* Discounts can only be applied to one type (cannot be combined with other discounts)
Organizer: Suntory Museum of Art
Sponsors: Mitsui Fudosan, Kajima Corporation, Suntory Holdings