Special Exhibition "Washoku - Japanese Nature, People's Wisdom" Ticket Reservation (Kyoto)
Opening in Kyoto in April 2025!
Approximately 230,000 people enjoyed the profound world of Japanese cuisine at the Tokyo venue
In 2013, "washoku" (traditional Japanese cuisine) was registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Ten years have passed since then. The special exhibition "Washoku - Japanese Nature, People's Wisdom", which started at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo and has since toured the country, is now coming to Kyoto, the home of washoku.
Japanese cuisine, which is gaining more and more attention around the world, will be introduced from various perspectives, including science and history, along with a wide variety of specimens and materials. We will explore the charms of Japanese cuisine, which may seem familiar but is surprisingly unknown, from the diverse ingredients nurtured by the diverse natural environment of the Japanese archipelago, to the techniques born from the wisdom and ingenuity of people, historical changes, and even the future.
We are also planning to hold original events at the Kyoto venue, so please look forward to them.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Natural science, Historical exhibits, Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
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Event Outline
April 26, 2025 (Sat) - July 6, 2025 (Sun)
10:00-18:00 (until 19:30 on Fridays) *Last admission 30 minutes before
Closed: Mondays and Wednesday, May 7th (however, open on Monday, April 28th and Monday, May 5th (national holiday))
<Highlights>
・Experience the diversity of ingredients that support washoku!
This program will provide a scientific explanation of the ingredients provided by the natural environment of the Japanese archipelago, which boasts one of the world's greatest biodiversity sources of water, mushrooms, wild plants, vegetables, seaweed, and seafood that are essential to our food, as well as the fermentation techniques and dashi soup stocks that have been created through people's tireless pursuit of food.
・Exploring the "delicious history" that connects to the present day
We will unravel the history of Japanese cuisine, which has developed from the Jomon period to the present day through people's wisdom, hospitality, and exchanges with the world.
・Enjoy Japanese cuisine through video
Also worth checking out are the interactive video exhibits that teach you about seafood from the waters around Japan, and the beautiful footage of Japanese cuisine throughout the seasons.
A replica of the Matsutake mushroom from the National Museum of Nature and Science
A specimen of a spring from the National Museum of Nature and Science
Replica of various local radishes, National Museum of Nature and Science (Tokyo venue)
Seafood display (Matsumoto venue)
Seaweed display
A replica of the main meal that Oda Nobunaga served to Tokugawa Ieyasu, supervised by Okumura Hideo, owned by Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum
A replica of the food served at Emperor Meiji's luncheon (May 13, 1887 (Meiji 20)) in the collection of the Meiji Memorial Museum
Zoni from around Japan, in cooperation with Okumura Hideo, supervised by Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum (Tokyo venue)
Purchase Notice
- Preschool children are admitted free of charge (but must be accompanied by a guardian).
- Please present your student ID to receive student admission.
- Free for those who present a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person.
- Your admission ticket also includes access to the general exhibition on the second floor and the film theater on the third floor (however, separate fees may apply depending on events).
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please click on the redemption link in the order confirmation email, enter the verification code (skip this step if you have already logged in), and follow the on-site staff's instructions to complete the Swipe to Redeem process
Voucher Redemption Period
- Valid for redemption within the specified period: 2025-04-26 ~ 2025-07-06; Invalid after expiration
- Closed: Mondays and Wednesday, May 7th (however, open on Monday, April 28th and Monday, May 5th (national holiday))
Experience Location
Location Name: Kyoto Museum, 4th and 3rd floor exhibition rooms
Address: Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureOpening hours: 10:00-18:00 (until 19:30 on Fridays) *Last admission 30 minutes before each session
Closed: Mondays and Wednesday, May 7th (however, open on Monday, April 28th and Monday, May 5th (national holiday))
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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