Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre opens on Wednesday, September 9 at the National Art Center, Tokyo, in Roppongi. Drawing on more than 50 carefully selected works, the exhibition highlights key features of Renaissance art, with particular attention on a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, widely regarded as the ultimate "Renaissance man": his Portrait of a Woman, known as La Belle Ferronnière, whose striking gaze makes its first appearance in Japan with this show.
Alongside the exhibition, a series of collaborations lets visitors enjoy the Renaissance beyond the museum's galleries, both before and after a visit.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo's Renaissance Art Afternoon Tea, for a Limited Time
An afternoon tea inspired by La Belle Ferronnière is available for a limited time at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo.
Themed around the rich culinary culture of Renaissance-era Italy and the art, culture, and creativity that flourished at the time, the menu features elegant sweets and savories, served in a luxurious space above the Roppongi skyline.
Venue: The Lobby Lounge (45F)
Period: Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, November 20, 2026
Hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Price: ¥9,700 (tax and service charge included)
Menu: 5 types of savories, 2 types of sandwiches, 8 types of sweets, 2 types of scones, and coffee or tea
LOUVRE meets TOKYO MIDTOWN, September 9 to December 13
Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi) is holding "LOUVRE meets TOKYO MIDTOWN," with participating shops offering limited-time menus, sweets, and French-inspired goods. A discount stub service is also available across the exhibition and Tokyo Midtown.
HAL YAMASHITA Tokyo (Garden Terrace 1F)
Foie Gras and Salmon Roe Parmentier, Soy Sauce and Balsamic Sauce, Gold Leaf — ¥3,980 (tax included)
A dish marrying Japanese and French sensibilities: smooth mashed potato in a golden-yellow hue is layered with rich foie gras, finished with salmon roe and gold leaf.
Bistro & Bar WineBank terrace (Plaza 1F)
Suprême of Young Chicken with Truffle Aroma — ¥3,200 (tax included)
Evoking the atmosphere of old-fashioned Paris, this dish is arranged with autumn flavors in the style of a Parisian brasserie, best enjoyed alongside the restaurant's wine selection.
pâtisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris (Galleria B1)
Symphonie sur la Seine — takeout ¥1,296 / eat-in ¥1,320 (tax included)
A luxurious Renaissance-themed sweet made with AOKI's specialty macaron dough, layering the elegant harmony of tart fruit and tea.
NIRVANA New York (Garden Terrace 1F)
Golden Renaissance Firni — ¥1,800 (tax included)
A dish expressing the elegant smile of a masterpiece painting: saffron-scented firni layered with raspberry ganache and rare cheese mousse, finished with edible flowers.
Toraya (Galleria B1)
Twilight Over the Eiffel Tower — takeout ¥2,160 per bar / eat-in with tea from ¥1,870 (tax included)
A limited-edition yokan evoking a Parisian sunset, with the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe abstractly arranged and the twilight sky rendered in amber kohaku-kan and dark azuki neri-kan.
Additional limited-time menus tied to the exhibition are planned at other Tokyo Midtown stores as well. Offering periods may vary by store; see the exhibition's official website for details.
Original Stickers and a Limited-Time Photo Spot
Original exhibition stickers are distributed starting Wednesday, September 9, at Galleria 1F Galleria Information and Plaza B1 Plaza Information. There are four designs in total, given out at random, so the design cannot be chosen, and distribution ends once supplies run out.
A photo spot inspired by the striking gaze of La Belle Ferronnière, Leonardo da Vinci's celebrated portrait, also appears for a limited time at Tokyo Midtown.
*Image is for illustration purposes only.
Location: Galleria B1, bamboo grove space in front of DEAN & DELUCA
Period: Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, October 12, 2026
Special Menus at the National Art Center's Four Cafes and Restaurants
During the exhibition, all four cafes and restaurants inside the National Art Center, Tokyo, serve limited menus inspired by Renaissance masters, from Wednesday, September 9 through Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Brasserie Paul Bocuse Musée (3F) — Special Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre Course
Lunch course — ¥7,300 (tax included): appetizer, fish course, dessert, and a beverage. A meat course can be added for an additional ¥2,200.
Dinner course — ¥9,500 (tax included): appetizer, fish course, meat course, dessert, and a beverage.
*Pictured is the dinner course.
Salon de Thé Rond (2F) — Special Cake Set
Chocolate and Fig Mousse Cake with Brownie and Orange Sauce (coffee or tea included) — ¥1,760 (tax included)
Café Coquille (1F) — Special Drink
Double Flavor Mocha (hot or iced) — ¥990 each (tax included)
Cafeteria Carré (B1F) — Special Menu
Braised Lamb with Tomato, Provençal Vegetables and Butter Rice — ¥1,430 (tax included)
For details, see the exhibition's official website and each restaurant's website.
Collaboration menus and tie-ins are also available at Afternoon Tea TEAROOM stores, as well as at Sarutahiko Coffee. More information is posted on the exhibition's official website and official social media.
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition name: Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre
Dates: Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, December 13, 2026
Closed: Tuesdays, except Tuesday, September 22 and Tuesday, November 3 (both national holidays) and Tuesday, December 8, which are open; closed instead on Wednesday, November 4
Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Special Exhibition Room 1E (7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558)
Organizers: The National Art Center, Tokyo; Musée du Louvre; Nippon Television Network Corporation; The Yomiuri Shimbun; BS Nippon Television
Support: Embassy of France in Japan / Institut français du Japon
Special sponsor: Nomura Securities
Sponsors: Mitsumura Printing, Takenaka Corporation, Vacheron Constantin, Japan Post Holdings
Cooperation: Japan Airlines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Nippon Express, TOKYO FM, NTV Events
Planning cooperation: NTV Europe
*This exhibition is held at this single venue only.
Inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Official website: https://www.ntv.co.jp/louvre2026/
Official social media: X @louvre2026 / Instagram louvre2026
