Historic Site Ashikaga School Special Exhibition: Sekiten - Ritual Honoring Confucius and His Disciples
Japanese name:史跡足利学校企画展示「釋奠 －孔子とその門弟を祀る儀式－」
📅 Wed, Oct 14, 2026 - Sun, Dec 13, 2026
About this event
This special exhibition introduces the appeal of the "Sekiten" ritual—held every November 23 at Historic Site Ashikaga School to venerate Confucius and his disciples—alongside cultural properties associated with Confucius. The exhibition runs from Wednesday, October 14, 2026, to Sunday, December 13, 2026. The National Treasure "Raiki Seigi" will be displayed from Thursday, November 19, 2026, to Sunday, December 13, 2026. The exhibition takes place at the Iseki Library (within Historic Site Ashikaga School), featuring primary display materials such as the "Sekiten-no-zu" (photograph) and "Senshi Seiseki-zu." In addition, gallery talks (exhibition commentary) will be held on Sunday, October 25, and Sunday, November 22, starting at 11:00 AM (approx. 30 minutes). Capacity is limited to the first 30 participants per session, with no advance registration required. An admission ticket is required for viewing; however, admission will be free on Monday, November 23 (national holiday) due to the Sekiten ceremony.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Ashikaga School Iseki Library
2370-4 Daimon-dori, Ashikaga, Tochigi 326-0813
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