Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Night Café Terrace Opens in Tokyo at Ueno Royal Museum

The 'Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Night Café Terrace,' bringing together masterpieces from the first half of Vincent van Gogh's career, opened on Friday, May 29, at the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo.

Prior to the opening, a press preview was held where singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who created the exhibition's image song, appeared to discuss his creative process and his impressions of the artworks.

Kitani's favorite piece is 'Autumn Landscape,' painted during Van Gogh's Dutch period. Reflecting on Van Gogh’s correspondence to his brother Theo—describing the artist's struggle with the motif—Kitani identified with the trial-and-error process involved in creating a masterpiece.

The first verse of Kitani's song, 'Lungfish,' is featured on the exhibition’s audio guide, available for 700 yen (tax included).

Tokyo Exhibition Exclusive Merchandise: - Brigitte Tanaka Collaboration Organza Embroidery Bag: 11,000 yen (tax included). This bag reproduces the starry night sky and the warm cafe glow using organza material and yellow embroidery, inspired by 'Night Café Terrace.' Limited quantities available, one per person.

Tokyo Metro Collaboration: - Original 24-hour ticket featuring Van Gogh's 'Night Café Terrace' design is currently on sale for 700 yen. Limited to 5,000 tickets, available from May 29 through August 12.

Ticket Information: - First half (May 29–June 30): Timed-entry reservation priority. - Second half (July 1–August 12): Mandatory timed-entry reservation. - General admission: 2,800 yen (weekdays) / 3,000 yen (weekends/holidays). - Students: 1,600 yen (weekdays) / 1,800 yen (weekends/holidays). - Junior High/Elementary: 1,000 yen (weekdays) / 1,200 yen (weekends/holidays).