Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara (Noboriōji-chō, Nara City) is offering stay plans that include a ticket to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures, held at Nara National Museum from Saturday, October 24 to Monday, November 9, 2026. The limited-time plans are available from Friday, October 23 to Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures is a seasonal tradition of autumn in the ancient capital of Nara. This year's 78th edition comes 80 years after the first exhibition in 1946. The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Nara National Museum, so guests can combine a visit to the exhibition with a relaxed stay in Nara.
What the Plans Include
Each plan comes with a ticket to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures and a stay in a guest room with a design inspired by the Shōsō-in treasures. Breakfast, made with ingredients from Nara, is served at the restaurant "翠葉".
A two-meal plan is also available. It adds a 10-dish dinner course, "時河", inspired by the food culture that arrived via the Silk Road.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Stay Period | Friday, October 23 to Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| Price (per person, based on two guests per room) | Breakfast plan: from ¥63,646 / Two-meal plan: from ¥83,001 |
| Plan Includes | 1 night's stay (2 days) / General (adult) admission ticket to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures (date-specified ticket) / Breakfast at the restaurant "翠葉" / Dinner course "時河" (two-meal plan only) |
- The exhibition ticket is date-specified. Please state your preferred admission date when booking.
- Prices include taxes and service charge.
- Date-and-time-specified tickets are also available at the hotel front desk.
Suggested Itinerary
The hotel suggests the following schedule as an example.
Day 1
- 3:00 PM: Check-in
- 5:00 PM: Garden Delight, a moment to enjoy the view of Nara Park at dusk with champagne
- 6:00 PM: Dinner course "時河" at the restaurant "翠葉"
Day 2
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast at the restaurant "翠葉"
- 8:15 AM: Leave for Nara National Museum
- 8:30 AM: Visit the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures
- 12:00 PM: Check-out
About the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures
The exhibition opens the treasures of the Shōsō-in to the public each autumn, when the imperial seal on the repository is lifted. The first exhibition was held in 1946 at the Nara Imperial Museum (now Nara National Museum). Apart from three editions held in Tokyo (1949, 1959, and 1981), it has been held in Nara every year, and this year marks its 80th anniversary.
This year's selection includes items cherished by Emperor Shōmu, such as the go stones "紅牙撥鏤碁子" and "紺牙撥鏤碁子" (北倉25), which show a refined sense of beauty fitting for objects kept close to the emperor. The ewer "漆胡瓶" (北倉43) is also a highlight. Based on a water pitcher originating in Persia to the west, it was made using East Asian lacquer techniques, and it is regarded as a symbol of the cultural exchange between East and West at the time.
Photos courtesy of the Shōsō-in Office, Imperial Household Agency.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, October 24 to Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Venue | Nara National Museum, East and West New Wings |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays). Last admission is 60 minutes before closing. |
| Treasures on Display | 60 items (11 of them on display for the first time) |
| Official Website | https://shosoin-ten.jp/ |
Booking and Details
Full plan details are available on the hotel's official website: https://www.suihotels.com/shisui/news/81/
For reservations, contact the 翠 SUI Customer Engagement Center by phone at 075-744-0951 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) or by email at reservation-sh@suihotels.com.
