Special Exhibition
Zen Buddist Culture in Yamanashi

Among the religions that flourished in Yamanashi from the Kamakura period onward, Zen Buddhism developed a particularly strong connection with the region. This is evident in the visits of figures such as Rankei Doryu, as well as the influential activities of Muso Soseki?highly esteemed by the Muromachi shogunate?and his disciples.This exhibition presents the rich Zen Buddhist culture that took root in Yamanashi, showcasing the teachings brought by Zen monks along with related works of art, including calligraphy, paintings, and sculptures.

Special Exhibition
　YURUCAMP ＆ Yamanashi

Many visitors are drawn to Yamanashi for its famous landmarks as well as its hidden gems—places that gained even more attention thanks to the popular manga and anime Laid-Back Camp (Yuru Camp△). This exhibition highlights the Yamanashi locations featured in the series, introducing their history, culture, and unique local character. Through these stories and settings, we hope to share the charm of Yamanashi and inspire visitors to return again and again.

July 18, 2026(Sat)-September7, 2026(Mon)

Special Exhibition
　The Story of the Silk Fabric Called 'Kaiki'

In the area surrounding Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, a fine lightweight silk fabric known as Kaiki was produced in the modern era. Commonly used as kimono linings, its production came to an end in the early Sh?wa period due to changes in clothing culture and lifestyle. This exhibition looks back on the history of Kaiki production while also highlighting the role of linings in traditional Japanese dress, as well as the unique qualities and appeal of the fabric itself.

October 10, 2026(Sat)-November 30, 2026(Mon)

Special Exhibition
　Tokugawa Ieyasu and Kai Province

Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established the Edo shogunate and ushered in an era of peace, also had a deep connection with Kai Province. Through fierce battles with Takeda Shingen and Katsuyori, as well as the turmoil that followed the fall of the Takeda clan, Ieyasu rose to become one of the most powerful daimy? in the country and laid the foundation for his later rule over Japan. Drawing on the latest research on Tokugawa Ieyasu, this exhibition offers an opportunity to explore a new understanding of his life, focusing especially on his relationship with Kai.

October 10, 2026(Sat)-November 30, 2026(Mon)

Symbol Exhibitions
　30 Years Since the end of the Japanese Schistosomiasis Epidemic in Yamanashi

As we mark the 30th anniversary of the declaration issued on February 19, 1996, announcing the end of the endemic spread of the local disease (schistosomiasis japonica), this exhibition reflects on the efforts made by the people of Yamanashi to combat the illness—now fading from public memory. It also offers an opportunity to consider broader themes such as infectious diseases, the environment, and what it means to coexist within our surroundings.

May 23, 2026(Sat)-June 29, 2026(Mon)

Symbol Exhibitions
　Icons of Fudo Myoo from Daizen-ji Temple
:A Monumental Heian Original and Edo Replica

The Fudo Myoo painting on silk at Daizen-ji Temple is an enormous work, measuring over four meters in height. Created in the Heian period, it has been carefully preserved through multiple restorations over the centuries. Most recently, it underwent conservation from 2021 to 2025, and this exhibition marks its first public showing since the completion of that work. A full-scale copy produced in the Edo period will also be displayed alongside the original, offering visitors an opportunity to reflect on the importance of preserving cultural properties for the future.

January 23, 2027(Sat)-February 23, 2027(Tue)