Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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October 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
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December 6, 2026 at 3:00 pm
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The Daitoku-ji Temple anniversary special exhibition, Daitokuji: A Zen Temple Beyond Compare is scheduled to take place at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan, in Ueno, Tokyo. The exhibition will run from 14 October until 6 December 2026.
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We understand why you are here
Buying Daitoku-ji Temple tickets for events from outside Japan is genuinely hard. Most visitors don’t realize how tough it is until they have already tried. If any of these things sound familiar you are, in the place.
- Your credit card was decline at checkout, with no explanation
- You were ask for a Japanese phone number you do not have
- The whole checkout was in Japanese and you could not get past it
- You need tickets at short notice and cannot afford to keep trying
- The event sold out before you worked out what to do
- You found a seller online but you are not confident the tickets are genuine
- You are not sure how a ticket would even reach you while you are travelling
What Jasumo does about it
- We buy the ticket for you, in Japan, on your behalf
- We handle the entire Japanese side, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you
- We keep looking after an event has sold out, through our wider network
- We authenticate every ticket as genuine before it reaches you
- We deliver to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, or guide you through an electronic ticket
- We tell you exactly what to do on the day
- You are supporte in English from your first message to the night itself
Jasumo is a Tokyo-based ticket concierge in Minato-ku. You tell us the show you want; we deal with the Japanese side and get the ticket into your hands in Japan.
Dates, venues and ticket prices
| Date | Venue | City | Doors and Start |
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| Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 14 October to 6 December 2026, excluding 1 and 22 November; also Mondays 23 and 30 November 2026 | Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan | Tokyo | 9:30 to 17:00 (last entry 16:30) |
| Fridays and Saturdays from 14 October to 6 December 2026, plus Sunday 1 November, Monday 2 November and Sunday 22 November 2026 | Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan | Tokyo | 9:30 to 20:00 (last entry 19:30) |
| Closed: all other Mondays and Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan | Tokyo | Closed |
On Monday 30 November 2026, only the Daitoku-ji exhibition is open; the Tokyo National Museum collection galleries are close. Some exhibits change during the exhibition period.
| Category | General price level (JPY) | USD reference |
|---|---|---|
| General adult | Approximately ¥2,000 to ¥2,500 | Approximately $13 to $17 |
| University student | Approximately ¥1,200 to ¥1,400 | Approximately $8 to $9 |
| High school student | Approximately ¥800 to ¥1,000 | Approximately $5 to $7 |
| Junior high school student and younger | No admission charge | No admission charge |
Ticket prices vary by date, seat category and availability, and change over time with demand. The figures above are a general guide to what seats for this event have listed at. The final price for your order is confirm after we discuss your requirements, because availability and delivery differ from event to event.
Tickets for the Daitoku-ji exhibition issued as paper or electronic tickets, each valid for one entry per person on a day of the holder’s choosing during the exhibition period.
Why Daitoku-ji matters in Japan
Daitoku‑ji matters in Japan because Daitoku‑ji is the place where Zen Buddhism, the tea ceremony and the history of the country’s ruling class meet. Founded in Kyoto in 1326 Daitoku‑ji became closely linked with the tea master Sen no Rikyu and with the warlords of the Sengoku period. Daitoku‑ji’s sub‑temples hold works that Japanese visitors rarely get the chance to see because most of these treasures are normally close to the public.
The exhibition titled “The Daitoku‑ji: A Zen Temple Beyond Compare” is the Daitoku‑ji exhibition ever held in Tokyo and the first major presentation of Daitoku‑ji’s treasures in 41 years. Fourteen National Treasures and 69 Important Cultural Properties are gathered at the Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan in Tokyo. Among them are the ink painting Kannon, Monkeys and Cranes by Mokkei and the Yohen Tenmoku tea bowl. The exhibition also recreates the inaccessible interior of Daitoku‑ji Sanmon gate including the ceiling paintings by Hasegawa Tohaku.
Japanese audiences regard the anniversary as a rare occasion because the treasures of Daitoku‑ji school are scattered across Kyoto sub‑temples and seldom travel. An overseas visitor to Tokyo can see these works in one place without arranging separate and often restricted visits, in Kyoto.
How you receive your tickets
We get tickets from places all over Japan. Event organisers, official ticketing sites, event owners and the verified resale market when an event sells out. Every ticket is checked to be real before it gets to you.
How you get tickets depends on the ticket type and the ticketing agency. Also, you get tickets we send them by secure courier or by Japan Post to your hotel or place in Japan. If you get tickets we handle the steps and show you how to use the ticket app for the event so you know exactly what to do on the day. If you need to collect tickets in Japan we tell you where to go and what to bring. We confirm the delivery method, for your tickets when we confirm your order and we provide support in English all the way.
Venue and access
Tokyo National Museum Heiseikan, Tokyo
The Heiseikan is an exhibition building inside the Tokyo National Museum area. It is usually used for special exhibitions. Approximate capacity: To be confirm. A ticket for the Daitoku-ji exhibition also allows the person who has it to go into the Tokyo National Museum collection galleries on the day as the visit. Lines can get long during times. The Heiseikan is located in Ueno Park in Taito-ku, Tokyo. The closest stations are Ueno Station on the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines (Park Exit) which’s about 10 minutes walk away and Ueno Station, on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya lines, which is about 15 minutes walk away. Ueno Zoological Gardens is a known place nearby.
Frequently asked questions: Daitoku-ji Temple
Yes, through Jasumo. We buy the tickets for the Daitoku-ji exhibition in Tokyo on your behalf, so no Japanese card or phone number is need from you.
Tickets for the Daitoku-ji exhibition issued as paper or electronic tickets, valid for one entry on a day of your choosing within the exhibition period. Tickets for the Tokyo exhibition cannot be change or refunded once purchased.
Your order made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms we use to purchase your ticket, and our service fee. Every event and order is different, so for full details and a price for your specific order, please contact us.
Availability for the Daitoku-ji exhibition can change as the exhibition progresses. We continue to look through our wider network and confirm what is available when you contact us.
Paper tickets are sent to your hotel or accommodation in Japan, and electronic tickets are managed with guidance from us. We confirm the method for your order when we confirm your booking.
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