Cultural Property “Hyakudan Kaidan -The Hundred Stairs-” Exhibition

The Lucky Cat Traveling Through Time Exhibition at Hyakudan Kaidan

With its exquisite poise and enigmatic expression, the cat has been a muse for many artists throughout the ages.
Enchanted by such feline mystique, works by artists both old and new will assemble at the Cultural Property “Hyakudan Kaidan.”
The oldest recorded history of domesticated cats in Japan comes from the Heian period. Scenes featuring cats from “The Pillow Book” and “The Tale of Genji” come to life through three-dimensional art.
From the Edo period, we showcase a cat-themed Ukiyoe collection.
And from the Taisho/Meiji period, the rare collection of artist and cat product designer, Meroji Kawamura, presents a world of cats imbued with Taisho romanticism.
Continually captivating humans, enjoy the transcending charm of cats through the 7 rooms of “Hyakudan Kaidan.”

Date

Mar 20 (Thu.) – Jun 15 (Sun.), 2025
*Closed on May 7(Wed.)(for changing exhibits).

Opening hours

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (last entry: 5:30 p.m.)

Wanoakari x Hyakudan Kaidan 2025
A Gathering of 100s of Onis

Since ancient times, the existence of the “Oni” has been passed down in various forms in Japan.
From the Heian period (794–1185), the term “Oni” was used to refer to epidemics, which were an invisible form of terror, and it was also believed that a series of disappearances of people in the capital were caused by Onis.
In addition, strange and bizarre phenomena that were evil in nature or beyond understanding were thought to be the work of oni (yokai), such as referring to unknown races (people from other countries) as “Oni.”
What they all have in common is that they are “different from us.”

Date

July 4 (Fri.) – Sep 23 (Tue.), 2025
* Open every day during exhibition period.

Opening hours

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (last admission: 5:30 p.m.)