Information
Exhibition Period: |
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21 January (Tue)–11 May (Sun) 2025
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Tickets |
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Adults | 2,000 yen (1,800 yen) |
University & high school students | 1,200 yen (1,000 yen) |
Junior high & elementary school students | 800 yen (600 yen) |
*Tickets include entry into the Cultural Exchange Exhibition on the 4th floor.
*Students MUST present their student identification cards.
- Preschool children
- Those with disabilities and up to one (1) accompanying caretaker
- Those with complimentary tickets
- Kyushu National Museum Friend of the Museum Pass Holders
- Kyushu National Museum Member’s Premium Pass Holders
- Kyushu National Museum Supporters
- Special Supporters and Supporters of the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage (NICH)
- ICOM Members
- Japanese Association of Museums Members
Tickets / List of Works
Limited Quantity & Merch Set Tickets
Haniwa Puppet Pouch Set Ticket
Price 3,400 yen
each
2 kinds (Keikō Warrior & Dancer)
Sold at: Seven
Ticket site only (Japanese)

Sumikko Gurashi Small Stuffed Animal Complete Set Ticket
Price: 15,000
yen
Sold at: Seven
Ticket site only (Japanese)

MIZURA KATCHUSHA Wig Set Ticket
Price: 4,820
yen!
Sold at: Lawson Ticket site only (L-code: 83150;
Japanese
and some English)

January-February Visitor Ticket (Adults only)
Price: 1,500
yen
500-yen discount off the same-day ticket!
Limited time offer!
This limited discount ticket can only be used from 21
January to 28 February 2025.
*Only adult tickets are available during the advance
sales period.
*Please note that this ticket cannot be used after 1
March 2025.
Advance discount tickets are available until 20 January 2025 from these vendors:
● ARTNE (no handling
fees)
● ARTPASS
(no handling
fees)
● Lawson Ticket (L-code
83150, no handling fees if purchased directly from
Loppi)
● Seven
Ticket (Seven-code:
107-829, *handling fees will be applied)
● ASOVIEW
(no handling fees)
● Rakuten Ticket (no handling fees
if paid by credit card with e-ticket pick-up )
* If the service applies handling fees, system usage or
settlement fees of 110 yen to 330 yen may be
charged.
● Nishitetsu Tenjin Fukuoka Station (Level 1 of Solaria Stage at
commuter pass sale counters; no handling fees)
● ACROS Fukuoka Ticket Center
(no handling fees)
● Kyushu National Museum Shop (except when closed, no handling
fees)
Full-price tickets are available 21 January–11 May 2025 from these vendors:
● ARTNE (no handling
fees)
● ARTPASS
(no handling
fees)
● Lawson Ticket (L-code
83150, no handling fees if purchased directly from
Loppi)
● Seven
Ticket (Seven-code:
107-829, *handling fees will be applied)
● ASOVIEW
(no handling fees)
● Rakuten Ticket (no handling fees
if paid by credit card with e-ticket pick-up )
* If the service applies handling fees, system usage or
settlement fees of 110 yen to 330 yen may be
charged.
● Kyushu National Museum’s ticketing counters (Level 1)
The advance ticket discount does not apply to tickets purchased after the exhibition begins.
In cases of high visitor volume, visitors may be asked to wait before entering the Special Exhibition gallery space.
Audio Guidance (in Japanese only)
Audio Guidance (in Japanese only)
Japanese voice actors Ishida Akira and Morikawa Tomoyuki, both well-known for their work in popular anime and dubbing, will guide the tour. Playing the roles of haniwa, they will take you on a journey to the world of these ancient tomb sculptures in a way that’s fun and easy to understand.

Voice Actor Akira Ishida
Ishida has appeared as Kaworu Nagisa in Neon Genesis Evangelion and Rebuild of Evangelion, as well as Akaza in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He is also active in a wide variety of genres, including video games and dubbing for foreign films.

Voice Actor & Narrator
Morikawa Toshiyuki
Morikawa’s major animation roles include Nohara Hiroshi in Crayon Shin-Chan and Kagaya Ubuyashiki in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He has also dubbed actors like Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves.
On-site headphone rental: 650 yen per piece (tax included)
Smartphone app rental: 700 yen per download (tax included)
Events (in Japanese only)
Events (in Japanese only)
Prior registration required, free admission
Commemorative Lecture
Historical Significance of the National Treasure
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor: Recent Repairs
and Investigations
*The above schedule is subject to change.
*This event is free-of-charge for all visitors with valid Special Exhibition ticket stubs or QR ticket screens.
*Prior registration is required. Deadline: 26 February (Wed)
To register through reply-paid postcard, please write your postal code, residential address in Japan, full names of up to 2 applicants, telephone number, and mail the postcard to the following address.
Tenjin 1-4-1, Chuo-Ku, Fukuoka-Shi 810-0001
Special Exhibition: Haniwa Desk (inside the Nishinippon Shimbun Event Services)
* Please write the above address clearly on the back of the reply-paid postcard. On the front, please write your own postal code, residential address, and full name.
* If applying for 2 people, please write both of your full names clearly.
* Attendants will be decided by lottery if applications exceed our seating capacity.
*In this situation, winners will receive proof of their eligibility to attend.
*Any personal information provided at the time of application will be used only to communicate with you about this event.
No registration required, free admission
Relay Talks
Enjoy it Even More: Special Exhibition Haniwa
*The above schedule is subject to change.
*Prior registration is not required.
*This event is free for all visitors with valid Special Exhibition ticket stubs or QR ticket screens.
Photo Spot
Characters from NHK's TV program
Hey, Hanimaru!

Photo spots of Hanimaru the warrior and Hinbei the horse will appear in Kyuhaku during the Special Exhibition period!
Organizers:
Kyushu National Museum and Fukuoka Prefecture, NHK Fukuoka, NHK Enterprises Kyushu, The Nishinippon Shimbun, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Services, The Asahi Shimbun
Co-organizer:
Kyushu National Museum Promotion Foundation
Special Sponsor:

Sponsors:
TOPPAN Inc., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
Special Cooperation:
Archives and Mausolea Department, Imperial Household Agency; Dazaifu Tenmangū
Cooperation:
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
Support:
Fukuoka City, Dazaifu City, Dazaifu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dazaifu Tourist Association, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., and the following Municipal Boards of Education: Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Kasuga, Chikushino, Kitakyushu and Onojo
Official Website (English):
Official X (formerly Twitter):
Official Instagram:
General Inquiries:
050-5542-8600 (Hello Dial, 9:00–20:00 daily, in Japanese only)
For the First Time in History!
All 5 Haniwa Warriors in Keikō Armor!
For the First Time in History!
All 5 Haniwa Warriors in Keikō Armor!

This statue shows the origins of samurai.
National Treasure
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor (partial)
This statue shows the origins of samurai.
From Iizuka, Ōta, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Tokyo National Museum

This statue guards haniwa homes in Gunma!
Important Cultural Property
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor (partial)
This statue guards haniwa homes in Gunma!
From Iizuka, Ōta, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Aikawa Archaeological Museum, Isesaki, Gunma

This statue is on a visit from America.
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor (partial)
This statue is on a visit from America.
From Iizuka, Ōta, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Seattle Art Museum, USA

Is the helmet hiding the face of a shy guy?
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor (partial)
Is the helmet hiding the face of a shy guy?
From Iizuka, Ōta, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
National Museum of Japanese History, Chiba

Is this the youngest of the sibling statues?
Important Cultural Property
Haniwa Warrior in Keikō Armor (partial)
Is this the youngest of the sibling statues?
From Iizuka, Ōta, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Tenri University Sankokan Museum, Nara
Come on, Enter the World of Haniwa!

Haniwa Dancing People (partial)
From the Nohara tumulus, Kumagaya, Saitama
Kofun period, 6th century
Tokyo National Museum

Mie Prefecture-Designated Tangible Cultural Property
Haniwa Horse
From the Ishiyakushi-Higashi tumulus, Suzuka, Mie
Kofun period, 5th century
Mie Prefecture (Stored at the Mie Prefectural Archaeological Center)

Ibaraki Prefecture-Designated Tangible Cultural Property
Haniwa Woman Nursing an Infant
From the Ōdaira tumulus cluster, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
Kofun period, 6th century
Hitachinaka Municipal Board of Education, Ibaraki

Important Cultural Property
Haniwa Monkey
Reportedly from the Dainichizuka tumulus, Ibaraki
Kofun period, 6th century
Tokyo National Museum

Haniwa Man Carrying a Hoe
From the Akabori-Mura tumulus no. 104, Isezaki, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Tokyo National Museum

Important Cultural Property
Haniwa House with Smaller Houses
From the Saitobaru tumulus cluster, Saitobaru, Miyazaki
Kofun period, 5th century
Tokyo National Museum

Haniwa Dog
From the Gōshi (Kamitakeshi) Tenjin-Yama tumulus, Isesaki, Gunma
Kofun period, 6th century
Tokyo National Museum

Haniwa Warrior (Copy)
By Yoshida Hakurei
Dated 1912
Tokyo National Museum