The Ueno Royal Museum (Taito Ward, Tokyo) will be hosting an experiential exhibition, "Shosoin THE SHOW – Feel the miracle that exists here and now," from Saturday, September 20th to Sunday, November 9th. This will feature ultra-high definition images projected on a giant screen, and "reproductions" that have been recreated to look as they did 1,300 years ago using the same materials and techniques as the actual treasures. In addition, visitors will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the treasures through their scents, sounds, and more.
One of the highlights of this exhibition is the first-ever reproduction of the world's most famous fragrance, Ranjatai. Fragrance cards that allow you to take home the scent of Ranjatai will be sold exclusively at the Tokyo venue . This is a valuable item that allows you to enjoy the scent that captivated rulers of the time, including Oda Nobunaga, even after the exhibition has ended.
Advance tickets for the Tokyo venue will go on sale from Saturday, August 2nd . In addition to the special parent-child pair tickets, we will also be offering a limited number of tickets that come with a boxed set of five Ranjatai Fragrance Cards.
◆ "Ranjatai Fragrance Card"
Price : 880 yen (tax included)
The scent of "Ranjatai," which can be experienced at the exhibition venue, has been made into a fragrance card. Place it in your business card holder or wallet and enjoy the lingering fragrance.
Sales period : September 20th (Sat) to November 9th (Sun) *Sales will end when stock runs out
Sales location : "Shosoin THE SHOW" Tokyo venue special goods shop (Ueno Royal Museum)
*A viewing ticket is required to enter the shop.
*Not available for sale at the Osaka venue.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product color, shape, and design may differ.
*We will not exchange products for any reason other than defective products.
*In order to accommodate more customers, we may set a limit on the number of items that can be purchased.
*The scent will last for approximately two months if stored in a place that is less exposed to outside air, such as inside a wallet or business card holder.
About the reproduction of the scent of Ranjatai
Osaka venue exhibition scene
This exhibition will showcase the scent of the Shosoin treasure "Ojukukou (Ranjatai)," which was recreated through detailed scientific research, including component analysis, as part of a project by the Imperial Household Agency's Shosoin Office. This treasure is a magnificent piece of fragrant wood, measuring 156.0 cm in length and weighing 11.6 kg, and its fragrance captivated many rulers of the time, including Oda Nobunaga, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and Yoshimasa. This exhibition will finally reveal the mystery surrounding this scent.
*A replica of the Shosoin treasure "Ranjatei" will be on display at the venue.
■Ticket Information
Advance ticket sales period: August 2nd (Sat) 10:00 to September 19th (Fri) 23:59
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Admission fee |
Advance tickets |
Same-day tickets |
|---|---|---|
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general |
2,100 yen |
2,300 yen |
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High school and university students |
1,500 yen |
1,700 yen |
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Elementary and junior high school students |
900 yen |
1,100 yen |
*Free admission for preschool children
*Students must present their student ID when entering the building.
*Disabled people and one caregiver will receive half the price on the day of the event. Please purchase tickets at the ticket counter on the day of the event. Please present your disability certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate) or the disability certificate app "Mirairo ID" when purchasing.
Sales location
e+, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, Seven Ticket, Asoview, Art Pass, KKday, Kyodo Tokyo, Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App
*Each ticket agency may charge a handling fee when purchasing tickets. Please check the purchase page of each ticket agency for details.
*Same-day tickets can also be purchased at the ticket counter at the exhibition venue.
■ [Limited quantity] Ticket with "Ranjatai Fragrance Card 5-piece set (boxed)": 6,500 yen (tax included)
This limited edition ticket includes one adult ticket to the Tokyo venue of "Shosoin THE SHOW" and five "Ranjatai Fragrance Cards." The cards are individually wrapped, making them perfect gifts for family and friends. The limited edition ticket with this merchandise will be presented in a special "Shosoin THE SHOW" design box featuring the Shosoin logo in foil.
Sales period
August 2nd (Sat) 10:00 ~ Sales will end once the planned number of tickets is reached
Sales location
*The ticket bonus item, "Ranjatai Fragrance Card 5-piece set (boxed)," will not be sold at the merchandise shop inside the venue. Only the "Ranjatai Fragrance Card" will be sold individually at the merchandise shop inside the venue.
*The ticket bonus goods can be exchanged at the merchandise shop inside the venue during the exhibition period (September 20th to November 9th). They cannot be collected after the exhibition has ended.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The design and content may be subject to change.
*We will not exchange products for any reason other than defective products.
*Tickets are limited in quantity. Sales will end once the planned number is reached.
■ Parent-child pair ticket: 2,700 yen (tax included)
This is a great value pair ticket that can be viewed by two parents and two children (one adult and one elementary or junior high school student). Using the viewing worksheet distributed at the venue, you can have fun learning about the charms of "Shosoin" and "Shosoin Treasures," which you may also learn about in your textbooks.
Sales period
August 2nd (Sat) 10:00 – September 19th (Fri) 23:59
Sales location
e+, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, Seven Ticket, Asoview, Art Pass, KKday, Kyodo Tokyo, Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App
*If you have purchased a parent-child pair ticket electronically, please enter together.
Appreciation worksheets distributed at the venue
■In addition, tickets that include participation in experiential workshops and talk events will also be on sale! Details will be announced on the official website as soon as they are decided.
What is "Shosoin THE SHOW"?
Shosoin is a "treasure house of miracles" that has preserved and passed down 9,000 treasures above ground for nearly 1,300 years.
This exhibition, supervised by the Shosoin Office of the Imperial Household Agency, is the first immersive exhibition to allow visitors to fully experience the beauty of the treasures and the history of Shosoin spanning over a thousand years. The exhibition space combines ultra-high definition images projected on a giant screen with replicas that recreate the appearance of the Shosoin treasures at the time of their creation, providing an experience of being immersed in the beauty of the treasures.
Furthermore, you can experience the miracle of 1,300 years with your whole body through the exhibition of the legendary fragrance "Ranjatai," which has been reproduced for the first time in history, and newly composed music using the sounds of treasures such as the "Raden Shitan Gogen Biwa."
*The actual Shosoin treasures will not be on display.
*This exhibition will be held at the Osaka Museum of History from Saturday, June 14th to Sunday, August 24th.
■Tokyo Venue Event Overview
Exhibition title: Shosoin THE SHOW – Feel the miracle that exists here and now –
Venue: Ueno Royal Museum (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Dates: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 to Sunday, November 9th, 2025 *Open every day during the event
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Organized by: Ueno Royal Museum "Shosoin THE SHOW" Executive Committee
(Yomiuri Television, Yomiuri Shimbun, TOPPAN, Kadokawa Media House), Nippon Television Network, BS Nippon Television
Supervised by: Shosoin Office of the Imperial Household Agency
Sponsored by: Takemoto Piano
Technical cooperation: Epson Sales
Cooperation: Takasago International Corporation
Sponsored by: TOKYO MX, J-WAVE
Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial, all day, 9:00-20:00)
Official website: https://shosoin-the-show.jp/tokyo/
