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June 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
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September 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) hosts Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction, a monumental solo retrospective running from June through September 2026. Marking the artist’s largest photographic exhibition in Japan in over two decades, this exhibition gathers more than 60 defining gelatin silver prints alongside previously unseen works, offering visitors an unprecedented immersion into the conceptual universe of one of contemporary art’s most visionary masters.
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The Master of Time and Light: Hiroshi Sugimoto at MOMAT
Hiroshi Sugimoto was born in Tokyo in 1948. He has made an impact on modern photography, architecture, landscape design and traditional Japanese theatre. Hiroshi Sugimoto has worked on buildings like the Enoura Observatory in Odawara. He has also worked on Japanese Noh performances.. Photography is what Hiroshi Sugimoto is really known for. People over the world like Hiroshi Sugimotos photography because it is perfect and beautiful. His pictures make people think about time, life and how things do not last forever. Hiroshi Sugimotos photography is very good, at showing shades of light and dark. This is what makes his work so special. Hiroshi Sugimotos work is celebrated around the world.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction brings his journey full circle serving as his first major solo photography exhibition in Japan since his landmark 2005 presentation, at the Mori Art Museum. Organised across three chapters—Time, Light and Memory The Shapes of Concepts and Extinction—the retrospective traces half a century of artistic evolution. Visitors can experience thirteen of Sugimotos celebrated series, including his iconic Dioramas, Theaters, Seascapes, Architecture, Mathematical Forms and Opticks.
Why Experience Hiroshi Sugimoto Tokyo Live
To see Sugimoto’s gelatin silver prints close is a completely different experience than looking at them in a book or on a computer screen. Made with large-format cameras and fashioned chemical methods the real artworks have a glowing depth a quiet feeling and tiny details that a digital screen can never copy. Seeing these big and important pieces in Tokyo is special because that is where Sugimoto was born and where his ideas began. It gives a cultural background.
Next to the Imperial Palace gardens MOMAT has a calm and peaceful building that matches perfectly with Sugimoto’s peaceful style. Combining a visit to this exhibition with a trip through Tokyos old art area makes a memory that no one will forget for any trip, to Japan.
Dates, Venues and Tickets
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 – Sunday, 13 September 2026
Venue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) – 1F Special Exhibition Gallery, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 – 20:00; Closed Mondays except national holidays)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats / Admission (JPY) | Reference Price (USD) |
| General Adult Admission | ¥2,300 – ¥3,500 | $16 – $24 |
| College / University Student Admission | ¥1,200 – ¥2,200 | $8 – $15 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability, entry time slots, and demand, and are confirme at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions:
Tickets are issue for valid date ranges or specific timed-entry slots during the exhibition run. Tickets are issue on a first-come, first-served basis. Physical paper tickets or designated QR code entry passes are verified prior to admission.
How to Request Your Tickets
To secure your preferred visit date and time slot for Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction, please prepare the following details before reaching out:
- Full name of primary attendee
- Preferred visit date and approximate time of day
- Total number of guests and ticket categories required (Adult / Student)
Click the button below to submit your request via our contact form.
Why Book Hiroshi Sugimoto Tokyo Tickets Through Jasumo
International art enthusiasts frequently encounter friction when trying to purchase exhibition passes directly through Japanese museum sites and ticketing gateways:
- Access: Official Japanese ticketing platforms and advance reservation systems often require a domestic Japanese telephone number, local address registration, or complex navigation through Japanese-only forms. Jasumo secures your tickets through our established network of official partners, museum channels, and verified sources across Japan.
- Communication: Exhibition details, terms of entry, and museum guidelines are primarily publishe in Japanese. Jasumo manages all communication with Japanese venue operators and provides clear, prompt updates to you in English.
- Payment: Japanese ticketing portals regularly reject non-Japanese credit cards. Jasumo processes payments through our own secure channels, allowing you to pay using international payment methods without hassle.
Every ticket obtaine by Jasumo is fully authenticate prior to transfer and delivered safely to your Tokyo hotel, Airbnb, or postal address via domestic courier. A service fee applies to cover authentication, procurement, and concierge support; this will be outlined transparently when you enquire.
How It Works
- Submit Request: Send us your preferred visit date, time, venue, and number of tickets.
- Availability & Quote: We verify entry slot availability and confirm the final price.
- Secure Payment: Pay smoothly using your preferred international card.
- Delivery & Support: We authenticate your tickets and deliver them to your Tokyo accommodation, offering full English assistance until you enter the venue.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hiroshi Sugimoto Tokyo
The exhibition takes place at the Main Building of The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), located in Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Yes, high-demand special exhibitions at MOMAT often require or strongly recommend date-and-time specific entry passes to manage crowd levels. Jasumo arranges valid entry passes for your preferred date.
An order total consists of the face value ticket price, platform processing fees, and Jasumo’s service concierge fee. Every order varies based on availability, so please contact us directly for an exact quotation.
Depending on the ticket format issue by the museum, tickets are either delivered securely to your Tokyo hotel front desk prior to your arrival or provide electronically with clear English instructions.
Photography rules vary by gallery room and specific artwork series within MOMAT. Clear signage is posted at the entrance of each gallery chapter.
Venue & Access
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) – Main Building
- Address: 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322
- Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from Exit 1b of Takebashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
- Landmarks: Located directly adjacent to the Kitanomaru Garden grounds and the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
- Facilities & Parking: No dedicated visitor parking is available on-site; public transit is strongly recommended. Coin lockers are available inside the main lobby.
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