The year 2026 marks the 400th anniversary of Emperor Gomizunoo’s historic imperial visit to Nijō Castle in 1626 (Kan’ei 3). This event sparked a cultural revival in Kyoto, fostering vibrant developments across tea practice, calligraphy, flower arrangement, and other Japanese cultural arts. Through works from our collection, this exhibition highlights the artistic sensibilities and exchanges of such figures as Emperor Gomizunoo, Empress Tōfukumon’in, Kobori Enshū, Sen no Sōtan, Shōkadō Shōjō…