During the Edo period, Japan was governed by the Tokugawa shogunate family, known as the Gosanke, an indispensable part when discussing Japanese history and culture. The Owari-Tokugawa family, the head of the Gosanke, has preserved and displayed numerous treasures at the Tokugawa Art Museum. Among these, the "Hatsune no Chodo," considered Japan's most luxurious bridal trousseau and a national treasure, will be exhibited all at once for the first time in 10 years!

The "Hatsune no Chodo," recognized as the masterpiece of maki-e and an essential part of craft and cultural history, epitomizes the beauty of the Edo period's daimyo wedding furnishings. It was specially commissioned for Chiyohime, the eldest daughter of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun, when she married into the Owari Tokugawa family. This splendid golden maki-e masterpiece, consisting of 70 items that survived the threat of dispersal, collectively narrates the grandeur of the shogunate wedding to the present day. Its entire collection will be presented all at once after a decade.

Official Website Exhibition Page

Place：Tokugawa Art Museum Main Exhibition Hall

Nearby Station：Ōzone Station

Transportation：8-minute walk from the south exit of JR Chuo Main Line 'Ozone' Station, 3-minute walk from City Bus/Meitetsu Bus Line 2 'Tokugawaen Shindekake', and right next to Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me-guru 'Tokugawaen, Tokugawa Art Museum, Hosa Library' stop.

Parking：Available

Time：10:00 AM ～ 5:00 PM (Last admission at 16:30)

Price：Adults 1,600 yen, High school and university students 800 yen, Elementary and Junior high students 500 yen ※On Saturdays, free for high school students and younger, the same price allows access to the special exhibition "The Magnificent Life of Princess Chiyo."

https://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/