Kyuhaku New Year Tour
Look for Lovely Horses!
We modern people know the horse as the gentle giant we encounter at zoos, farms, and perhaps even racecourses. However, the horses of the past held even stronger bonds with humans, sharing the burdens of activities like transport, logistics, farming, rituals, sports, and combat. This legacy of cooperation between human and horse is immortalized in a variety of illustrations and designs, from ancient times through to the more recent past.
This new year marks the third-ever Kyuhaku New Year Tour, along with the Year of the Horse. To celebrate the occasion, we’ve curated a collection of artifacts on all things horse throughout our Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall – why not pick a favorite steed to accompany you through the year?
Exhibition Period: |
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1 January (Thu) – 1 February (Sun) 2026 |
Venues: |
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Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall (Floor 4), Kyushu National Museum |
Tickets Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall (Permanent Exhibition) |
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| Adults | 700 yen |
| University students | 350 yen |
| High school students, under-18s, and over-70s | FREE |
* For more information on ticket prices, please refer to this page.
List of Works |
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Highlights
Haniwa terracotta horse
6th century, Kyushu National Museum
This statue is modeled on a beloved horse that once belonged to an ancient king. Made famous in our very own idol group, QT9, during our Special Exhibition Kyushu’s National Treasures: Kyuhaku’s Beautiful Bounty!
Nirvana
13th century, Kyushu National Museum
Among the animals saddened at the passing of Shakyamuni sits a grieving horse...
Album of fan paintings
15th–16th century, Kyushu National Museum
These paintings were once displayed on fans but have since been removed and assembled into this album. They depict some majestic horses.
Event
Umakuji
Our very own take on traditional fortune-telling (omikuji) for the Year of the Horse (umadoshi)! Why not find out your fortune for the year ahead?