The world of profound and mysterious Chinese art that adorns the setting of the Water Margin.
"Water Margin," one of China's Four Great Classical Novels, is a novel based on historical events from the Northern Song dynasty, depicting the rebellion of heroes.
12th century, Huizong Set against the backdrop of the emperor's reign, the story follows a man dissatisfied with a corrupt regime. Song Jiang Led by 108 brave warriors, Liangshan Marsh These are stories that come together.
"Water Margin" became a huge hit in Edo-period Japan, and new stories and artistic expressions were developed by artists such as Kyokutei Bakin, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Even today, it remains widely enjoyed in a variety of media, including novels, manga, films, dramas, and games.
This exhibition showcases Chinese and Japanese art and materials related to "Water Margin." It also traces how the lives and values of the heroes have been depicted and received, exploring the reasons why "Water Margin" continues to captivate people today.
- Event period and date
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2026-07-11 - 2026-09-06
- Business hours
- [Period] July 11th (Sat) - September 6th (Sun), 2026 *Exhibits will be changed during the period.
[Hours] 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)
[Closed days] Mondays (except July 20th and August 10th), July 21st (Tuesday)
[Venue] Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts (within Tennoji Park)
[Contact Information] Osaka City General Call Center
- Price
- [General Admission] 2,000 yen (1,800 yen)
[High school and university students] 1,400 yen (1,200 yen)
[Elementary and junior high school students] 500 yen (300 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and groups of 20 or more.
*Advance tickets will be on sale until July 10th (Friday).
*Admission is free for preschool children.
*Admission is free for those with a disability certificate (including one caregiver) (proof required). However, the disability certificate must be issued in accordance with Japanese law.
*Your ticket for this exhibition also grants you access to the special exhibition (valid only on the day of your visit).
- Contact Us
- 06-4301-7285 (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Open year-round)
- Address
- 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City (within Tennoji Park)
- Access
- [For those arriving by train]
~Get off at the nearest station and walk about 400m northwest (inside Tennoji Park)~
■ Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Tennoji Station" West ticket gate
■ Tennoji Station on Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, Exits 15, 16, and 17 *The elevator is located at the end of the road after exiting the south ticket gate and taking Exit 16.
