Marimekko: Art of Printmaking - Beauty, Dream, Love

The exhibition follows Marimekko from Armi Ratia’s founding of the company in 1951 through a design archive of more than 3,500 prints. More than 60 dresses connect fabric patterns to changing silhouettes, while named works such as Unikko, Seireeni, Iso Unikko, Kaivo and Siirtolapuutarha show how recurring motifs moved across decades and collections. The Tokyo presentation also includes plaplax’s video installation about the Helsinki print factory and a new installation by Akira Minagawa. Japanese connections include designers Katsuji Wakisaka and Fujiwo Ishimoto. The Main Building—the former Prince Asaka residence—adds an Art Deco architectural setting to the design history; it should not be mistaken for a Marimekko installation itself.

Reservation

Reservation or advance confirmation is usually needed

Tickets / booking

Timed-entry reservation is required. Admission is ¥1,400 for adults, ¥1,120 for university students, and ¥700 for high-school students and visitors aged 65 or over. Exemptions and discounts have separate conditions; check the museum’s live ticket page.

Price note

Timed reservation required. Adults ¥1,400; university students ¥1,120; high-school students and visitors aged 65+ ¥700. Check current exemptions and availability.

Access

The museum is about a 6-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station or 7 minutes from Meguro Station, with official bus options also listed. Align arrival with the reserved slot and check the return journey when using a late-opening date.

Rain

The exhibition is indoors across the Main Building and Annex, but the approach and movement between buildings may be exposed. Check the weather and museum access notices before travel.

Crowds

Timed entry manages arrival but does not guarantee empty galleries. Late-opening evenings may offer a different pace; current slot availability must be checked rather than assumed.

Nearby spots

The former Prince Asaka residence is part of the exhibition experience, so allow time for the architecture as well as the dresses and print history. Add other stops only after fixing the reservation time.

Itinerary hint

The Tokyo leg runs 3 October–20 December. Reserve first, then check the exact open-date list: 68 days are open, 11 are closed, and eight evenings run until 20:00. The Kyoto leg ended on 6 September; Hiroshima follows from 30 January to 28 March 2027, so do not mix another city’s dates or ticket rules into this visit.