Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the passing of Kuroda Nagamasa, the first feudal lord of the former Fukuoka domain, with a special exhibition at the Fukuoka City Museum. The exhibit features a valuable collection from the Kuroda family, some of which was generously donated to the city of Fukuoka in 1978. The collection also includes items acquired through deposits and purchases. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore approximately 140 items from this remarkable collection, ranging from the Meiji to the Showa era. Notable pieces include the National Treasure gold seal “Kan no Wa no Na no Kokuou” and the renowned spear “Nihon-go.” Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of the Kuroda family and their impact on Fukuoka, through a display of national treasures and important cultural assets.
Important Cultural Property The part of portrait of KURODA Nagamasa, the first lord of the Fukuoka clan (Fukuoka City Museum)
• 9/15 (Fri.) ~ 11/5 (Sun.)
• 9:30~17:30 (last entry 17:00)
• Closed: Mon. (open 9/18 and 10/9), 9/19 and 10/10
• ¥1,600, college & HS ¥1,200, JHS & ES ¥500 *includes admission tickets to the permanent exhibition rooms and special exhibition rooms
• Fukuoka City Museum
• 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
• https://museum.city.fukuoka.jp/exhibition/special/2023/kuroda-meihin/
• https://www.instagram.com/fukuoka_city_museum/
The right side of folding screen depicting plovers on a beach drawn by TOSA Mitsuoki (Fukuoka Art Museum)
The left side of folding screen depicting plovers on a beach drawn by TOSA Mitsuoki (Fukuoka Art Museum)
