The average time is 30 to 40 minutes.

There is no age restriction. Preschool children are admitted free of charge.

In order to protect the artworks, we ask that you refrain from bringing pets into the museum.
Assistance dogs (guide dogs, service dogs, hearing dogs) are allowed in the museum.

For admission fees and purchases at the museum shop, you can use credit cards, electronic money, smartphone payments, and QR code payments.

However, when an exhibition is crowded, we may restrict some payment methods. In addition, some classes and other events may only be paid in cash.

There is no senior discount system.
On Respect for the Aged Day, admission is free for people aged 65 and over.

There is no free eating and drinking area within the building.
On the premisesRestaurant and CafePlease use it.

It is not possible to view many Japanese swords at any one time.
About the sword exhibitionPlease check.

The museum exhibits three Buddhist statues and about five other items from its collection, with different themes exhibited about four times a year.

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In principle, photography is not permitted, but depending on the exhibition, you may be able to photograph some or all of the exhibits.
Please check the page for each exhibition or contact us by phone.

The house is not open to the public.
We sometimes hold events at the house (such as tea ceremonies and exhibition-related events), so please come and participate.

You can stroll through the garden during museum opening hours (10:00-17:00, closed on Thursdays, during exhibition changeover periods, and over the New Year holidays).

It takes about 10 minutes.

From an environmental conservation perspective, we ask that you refrain from doing so.

Blooming season: Plum blossoms bloom around January, weeping cherry blossoms bloom around March

Autumn foliage season: November to December for Japanese wax trees, Japanese maples, and Enkianthus campanulatus

For highlights of the gardens throughout the seasons, visit the Sano Museum of Art website. X,Facebook,InstagramWe will guide you through the information below.

There is no appraisal.

A year-long basic course to learn about the way and spirit of Japanese swords will be held in April.

We recruit students for the course every year from January.

At the Sano Museum of Art, volunteers are actively involved in supporting the museum's activities in various ways.

Please contact us regarding volunteer applications and recruitment periods.

We accept trainees every year.

Students who wish to participate in the museum internship should mail (1)-(3) to the Museum Internship Officer at the NDL between April 1st and 30th of the year of their choice (the format does not matter).

(1) Internship request form from the university

(2) Your resume (with photo)

(3) A letter of recommendation from a professor in charge of museology or a professor in a research lab

・Maximum capacity is 6 people.

If there are a large number of applicants, we may decline your application after screening your documents.

After screening the documents, the university will notify you of the acceptance or rejection of your application by the end of the May holidays.

Please apply for one person from each university.

・Students should preferably major in art, history, literature, etc.

・The internship period is 6 days during the summer vacation period (July to September).

・Please note that the event may be subject to change or cancellation due to various reasons.