Chinese Art: The Mysterious and Subtle World That Enriches the World of *Water Margin*.
"Water Margin," one of China's Four Great Classical Novels, is a novel based on historical events from the Northern Song Dynasty that depicts the rebellion of a group of heroes.
Set during the reign of Emperor Huizong in the 12th century, the story follows 108 heroes led Song Jiang, who, dissatisfied with the corrupt government, gather at Liangshan Marsh.
*Water Margin* sparked a massive craze in Japan during the Edo period, giving rise to new narratives and artistic expressions through the works of artists such as Kyokutei Bakin, Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Even today, it remains widely beloved across a variety of media, including novels, manga, movies, TV dramas, and video games.
This exhibition introduces Chinese and Japanese art and materials related to *Water Margin*. It also traces how the heroes’ lifestyles and values have been depicted and perceived, exploring the reasons why *Water Margin* continues to captivate people today.
- Event Period and Dates
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2026-07-11 - 2026-09-06
- Business Hours
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[Dates] July 11 (Sat), 2026 – September 6 (Sun), 2026 *Exhibits will be rotated during the
exhibition period.
[Hours] 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
【Closed】Mondays (except July 20 and August 10), July 21 (Tue)
【Venue】Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts (inside Tennoji Park)
【Contact】Osaka City General Call Center
- Fees
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[General Admission] 2,000 yen (1,800 yen)
[High School and College Students] 1,400 yen (1,200 yen)
[Elementary and Middle School Students] 500 yen (300 yen)
*Prices in parentheses apply to advance tickets and groups of 20 or more.
*Advance tickets are on sale until Friday, July 10.
*Preschoolers are admitted free.
*Admission is free for individuals with a disability certificate (including one caregiver; proof required). However, this applies only to disability certificates issued in accordance with Japanese law.
*Admission to this exhibition also grants access to the special exhibition (valid only on the day of visit).
- Contact Us
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06-4301-7285 (8:00~21:00、年中無休)
- Address
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1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka City (inside Tennoji Park)
- Directions
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[For Those Arriving by Train]
~Get off at the nearest station and walk approximately 400 meters northwest (within Tennoji Park)~
■Osaka Metro Midosuji Line “Tennoji Station,” West Ticket Gate
■Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line “Tennoji Station,” Exits 15, 16, and 17 *The elevator is located at the end of the hallway after exiting the South Ticket Gate and taking Exit 16.
