HAIBARA Art & Design:
Washi paper and Japanese aesthetic Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Sano Art Museum and the 85th Anniversary of the City of Mishima
Haibara is a traditional Japanese paper shop that has been located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, for 220 years, since the Edo period. In its early days, it was a high-end Japanese paper shop specializing in ganpi paper made in Atami, and was beloved by the cultural figures of Edo.
The successive heads of the Haibara family cultivated close relationships with leading painters of their time. In particular, the third-generation head, Naojiro Haibara, who was active from the late Edo period to the Meiji era, commissioned designs for products from artists such as Zeshin Shibata, Kyosai Kawanabe, and Gyokusho Kawabata, and the fourth-generation head who followed also commissioned designs from artists such as Yumeji Takehisa and Hasui Kawase, laying the foundation for the Haibara designs that are still carried on today.
This exhibition showcases washi paper products such as chiyogami (decorative paper), uchiwae (fan paintings), picture tanzaku (narrow strips of paper), picture envelopes, pochibukuro (small envelopes for gifts), and noshi (decorative paper wrapping), produced from the Meiji to the early Showa period, along with valuable original paintings and documents. Please enjoy the world of Haibara washi paper, woven together by elegant designs and exquisite craftsmanship.
Haibara 220th Anniversary Art Touring Exhibition "HAIBARA Art & Design" Special Website
Outline
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Admission
Adults / University Students: ¥1,400
Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥700
※ Free admission for elementary and junior high school students on Saturdays
※ A 20% discount is available for groups of 15 or more -
Advance tickets (valid until January 7, 2027)
General admission/University students: 1,100 yen
Elementary, middle, and high school students: 550 yen
Sales locations:
〇 Sano Museum of Art (until December 20, 2026)
〇 Seven-Eleven (Ticket Pia / P-code: 687-562)
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Discount Tickets (during the exhibition period)
General admission/University students: 1,260 yen
Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: ¥630
Sales locations:
〇 Izu-Hakone Railway Sunzu Line staffed stations
〇 Seven-Eleven (Ticket Pia / P-code: 687-562)
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Repeat customer discount
During the exhibition period, if you present your ticket stub at the reception desk, you will receive a 10% discount on the price of your next and subsequent same-day tickets.
*This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.
*Each ticket stub is valid for one person, one time only.
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Opening Hours
10:00–17:00 (Last admission at 16:30) -
Closed Days
Thursdays (open on February 11th), February 15th (Monday) to February 19th (Friday) -
Organizers
Sano Art Museum, Mishima City, Mishima City Board of Education, Shizuoka Shimbun and Shizuoka Broadcasting System -
Support
Shizuoka Prefectural Board of Education -
Grant Support
Oaki Limited Partnership -
Publicity Support
Izu-Hakone Railway Co., Ltd. -
Special Support
Haibara Co., Ltd., Mitaka City Art Gallery -
Planning cooperation
SEIGENSHA Art Promotion
Main Exhibits
Chiyogami "Peony" by Kawanabe Kyōsai
Chiyogami "Choyo" by Kawanabe Kyōsai
Chiyogami "Shell Matching" by Kawabata Gyokusho
Chiyogami "Colored Glass"
Fan painting "A Turtle After Getting Drunk" by Shibata Zeshin
From the illustrated strips of paper "Twelve Months Illustrated Strips of Paper" by Nagano Sofu
Fan "Himeji Castle" by Kawase Hasui
Woodblock print "Plum Blossom" by Takehisa Yumeji
All are woodblock prints in multiple colors, owned by Haibara Co., Ltd.
First public display! Kawase Hasui's original paintings
Kawase Hasui, "Cape Muroto, Tosa," watercolor painting, owned by Haibara Co., Ltd.
Kawase Hasui, "Oshima Habu Port," watercolor painting, owned by Haibara Co., Ltd.
This traveling exhibition will showcase precious watercolors created specifically for Haibara.
Exhibition merchandise
We have the book "HAIBARA Art & Design: The Beauty of Japan Woven with Washi Paper," Haibara's popular products including Chiyogami paper, and original goods from our museum in collaboration with Sanobi x Haibara. There are also exhibition-exclusive goods, so please look forward to them.
"HAIBARA Art & Design: The Beauty of Japan Woven from Washi Paper"
Haibara Tote Bag
Haibara pattern bookmark
Haibara Hyakka Letter Set
Sanobi x Haibara Washi-style Mini Clear File
Sanobi x Haibara Accordion Letter Set: Tsuba Design
Simultaneous Exhibition
Inoue Tsuneya, "Napping" , 1971, Sano Art Museum
Japanese-style Painters with a connection to Shizuoka
This exhibition presents works by Japanese-style painters connected to the region, including Takeuchi Seiho, Kondo Koichiro, and Inoue Tsuneya.
Noguchi Sonoo, "Dinner Time", 1967, Sano Art Museum
Season of the Dollmaker
Enjoy the world of leading modern Japanese doll artists, including Hirata Goyo, Hori Ryujo, and Noguchi Sono.
Related Events
Lecture: "The Jade Collection of Haibara and its Charm"
HAIBARA Art & Design:This is a lecture held as part of the commemorative event.
The "Shugyoku Collection" preserves the historical materials that Haibara has cultivated.
This lecture will feature Mr. Tomita, the exhibition's supervisor, who will speak about the history of Haibara, the appeal of the collection, and behind-the-scenes stories of the exhibition's planning.
Co-sponsored by: Shizuoka Prefectural Museum Association
Let's make a goshuincho (stamp book) using chiyogami paper from Haibara.
HAIBARA Art & Design:This is a workshop held as part of the commemorative event.
Under the guidance of a professional bookbinding artist, you can enjoy creating your own original goshuincho (stamp book) using beautiful chiyogami paper from Haibara.
Co-sponsored by: Shizuoka Prefectural Museum Association
Tour of traditional Japanese buildings and matcha tea ceremony for elementary and junior high school students.
Ryusen-en is a Japanese-style house completed around 1935 and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
This is a parent-child event where you can learn about traditional Japanese architecture and enjoy Japanese sweets and matcha tea in a Japanese house that is usually closed to the public.
Ryusen-en Garden Special Opening: A World of Japanese Elegance and Refinement
Ryusen-en is a Japanese-style house completed around 1935 and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
We are pleased to announce that we will be displaying works from our collection that we would like to share with you in the alcove of the Ryusen-en Garden, which is usually closed to the public. You can enjoy viewing the works with commentary from our curator.
We also have delicious sweets and matcha tea available, so please feel free to come by.
Curator's Gallery Talk
2027.04.03 Sat 14:00 -
This approximately 40‑minute gallery talk allows visitors to enjoy the artworks in the exhibition room while listening to explanations by the curator.
Let's make a fan using Haibara washi paper.
2027.01.23 Sat
2027.01.30 Sat
2027.02.13 Sat
2027.02.20 Sat
2027.02.27 Sat
2027.03.13 Sat
2027.03.20 Sat
2027.03.27 Sat
2027.04.03 Sat
10:00-15:00 (last entry)
We'll use washi paper from Haibara and attach it to a fan frame (made of plastic) to create a cute, original mini fan.
This is an event where both children and adults can easily enjoy crafting.
Haibara - Art and Design Exhibition Page