Kogei(Crafts) Dining 2024 x Performing Arts in the MOA Museum of Art
2024/09/12
MOA Museum of Art in Atami, a resort located 2 hours by car or 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo, is hosting a limited-time "Kogei (Craft) Dining" event. During this period, the museum will feature a must-see special exhibition of the year: Ogata Kôrin's Opus Magnum: Red and White Plum Blossoms（National Tresure） meets Wing God and Thunder God（Important Cultural Property).You can enjoy a rare display of two masterpieces by Ogata Kôrin, a prominent Rinpa school artist of the Edo period, on show together for the first time in 39 years.
The "Kogei Dining" experience focuses on the theme of "experiencing" Japanese traditional crafts. After enjoying a meal served on handcrafted tableware by artists, including Living National Treasures, guests will move to the Noh theater on the grounds to watch a special dance performance by Tamasaburo Bando, a Living National Treasure, from front-row seats. There will also be an exhibition and sale of craft artworks.
From the museum located on a hill in Atami, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Izu Oshima island and Hatsushima island. The garden on the grounds also offers beautiful autumn foliage. This luxurious day-trip plan from Tokyo allows you to experience Japan through its natural beauty, world-class Japanese art, traditional craft tableware gastronomy, and traditional Japanese dance.
【Highlights of this Tour】
・View Ogata Kôrin's masterpieces, Red and White Plum Blossoms and Wind God and Thunder God, together for the first time in 39 years.
・Enjoy French cuisine on handcrafted tableware by artists, including Living National Treasures.
・See a dance performance by Tamasaburo Bando, a Living National Treasure, from front-row seats at the Noh theater.
・Enjoy stunning views of Izu Oshima and Hatsushima and explore the beautiful gardens with autumn foliage.
