[Tokyo National Museum and NOHGA Collaboration Plan No. 9] Premium Japanese Culture Experience

The cherry blossom season is here! We're proud to introduce the ultimate in premium tours, available on one day only.

Be enveloped in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Ueno Park, and gaze in awe at national treasures in the Tokyo National Museum, which has the greatest traditions among museums in Japan. The tour features a visit to the Kujokan teahouse in the Museum inner garden, which showcases the exquisite architectural style distinctive to Japanese-style houses, before a special Bistro NOHGA hanami bento lunch available only on this tour. After lunch, guests can experience the tea ceremony at the wonderfully atmospheric thatched roof Shunsoro teahouse, which dates from the late Edo period.

This tour provides a uniquely-rich Japanese culture experience, available only through this collaboration between the Tokyo National Museum and the NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO. Limited to ten participants. Don't miss the opportunity!

[Tokyo National Museum and NOHGA Collaboration Plan No. 9]
Premium Japanese Culture Experience featuring Cherry Blossoms, National Treasures, and the Tea Ceremony at the historic Shunsoro  teahouse: Includes Special Hanami Bento Lunch

【Overview】

■Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

＜Schedule＞
10:00 　Depart the hotel (on foot) *Meet at the second-floor Library Lounge
　 　　　Delight in the beauty of Ueno Park's cherry blossoms as you wander to the Tokyo National Museum
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10:45　Enter through the Kuromon (Black Gate), an Important Cultural Property (premium experience 1)
　 　　With special narration by Museum guides, view the National Treasure "Amusements under Blossom Trees" by Kano Naganobu (Edo period, 17th century), second floor, Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
　　　 View "Highlights of Japanese Art" in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan)
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11:30　Enter the Kujokan teahouse (premium experience 2)
　 　　　Narration showcasing the Museum's history and points of special interest, as well as the design and features of the Kujokan
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11:45　 Lunch at the Kujokan teahouse (premium experience 3)
　 　　　Special Bistro NOHGA hanami bento
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12:30　(Group A - first half) Special tea ceremony at the Shunsoro teahouse (premium experience 4A)
　 　　　Narration explaining the history and features of the Shunsoro and special tea ceremony from Soki Miyamoto of the Chanoyu Salon Kafuku

*Participants in Group B (second half) wait for their tea ceremony while enjoying the Kujokan and garden.
*Organizers will divide participants into two equal groups based on their requests.

★ The Shunsoro is a Japanese-style house built as a place of rest in the late Edo period. After relocation to the Tokyo National Museum inner garden, its original form has been carefully restored and maintained. The authentic Edo period atmosphere makes the Shunsoro a truly special teahouse to experience the tea ceremony in. The tea ceremony here is the highlight among the premium experiences on this tour.

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13:00　(Group A - first half) tea ceremony concludes, farewell
　 　　　After the formal program concludes, participants are welcome to explore the garden               at their leisure or view the permanent exhibits in the Museum's Japanese Gallery.
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13:15　(Group B - second half) Special tea ceremony at the Shunsoro teahouse (premium experience 4B)
　 　　　Narration explaining the history and features of the Shunsoro and special tea ceremony from Soki Miyamoto of the Chanoyu Salon Kafuku
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13:45　 (Group B - second half) tea ceremony concludes, farewell
　　　　 After the formal program concludes, participants are welcome to explore the garden at their leisure or view the permanent exhibits in the Museum's Japanese Gallery.

■Cost: 14,800 yen per person (tax inclusive)　

Minimum participant numbers: 4. Maximum participant numbers: 10

*Application deadline: Two days before the tour date
Applications close when maximum participant numbers are reached.
Cancellation on the day incurs a 100% cancellation charge.
*Tour will go ahead in the event of rain but will not go ahead in the event of storms
(participants will be contacted by email by the day before).

[Applications and inquiries] NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO Planning Officer Ikeda　Ikeda