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In Japan for the first time in 70 years
The Kröller-Müller Museum’s Langlois Bridge, called a treasure of the Netherlands, rarely leaves the country; this is its first showing in Japan in about 70 years.
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Vincent van Gogh, The Langlois Bridge at Arles (March 1888, Kröller-Müller Museum), the centrepiece of the exhibition. · Report image rightsKobe · JapanArt exhibitions
2027.02.06 — 2027.05.30 · Coming soon
The yellow drawbridge is coming.
The Grand Van Gogh Exhibition, Part II: The Langlois Bridge at Arles (Kobe)
The Grand Van Gogh Exhibition brings the Kröller-Müller Museum’s Van Gogh collection to the Kobe City Museum in two parts; Part I, Café Terrace at Night, drew about 530,000 visitors. Part II centres on The Langlois Bridge at Arles (mid-March 1888), called a treasure of the Netherlands and rarely lent abroad; this is its first showing in Japan in about 70 years. The exhibition follows Van Gogh’s last years in Arles, Saint-Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise, and also includes Country Road in Provence by Night, painted in May 1890.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Kobe City Museum2027.02.06 — 2027.05.30Art exhibitionsTicket required
FIND YOUR REASON
What draws you to this experience?
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Bright blues and yellows
Painted soon after Van Gogh moved from Paris to Arles, the yellow bridge, blue water and washerwomen on the bank make it one of his best-known Arles scenes.
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Van Gogh’s last years
The show follows his last years in Arles, Saint-Rémy and Auvers, and includes Country Road in Provence by Night, painted in May 1890.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
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This could be for you if you are…
- Lovers of Van Gogh and Post-Impressionism
- Anyone travelling in Kansai who wants a museum day
Before you decide
From 29 April every visit must be booked, free entry included.
Closed on Mondays (open on holidays) and on 23 March and 6 May.
No group tickets.
Part I drew about 530,000 visitors, so expect queues at weekends and in Golden Week.
FIND YOUR PLACE
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Below is the Kobe City Museum’s official second-floor map (Special Exhibition Room 2 and the Collection Room; Special Exhibition Room 1 is on the third floor); check with the museum which rooms the exhibition uses.
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FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
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Dates & times
2027.02.06 — 2027.05.30Saturday 6 February to Sunday 30 May 2027. 9.30am–5.30pm, until 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and from 29 April to 5 May; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays) and on 23 March and 6 May.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- In Japan for the first time in 70 years
- Bright blues and yellows
- Van Gogh’s last years
Venue & travel
Kobe City MuseumThe Kobe City Museum is at 24 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, about 10 minutes’ walk from the west exits of JR Sannomiya and Hankyu and Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya stations, or from the east exit of JR Motomachi; the museum has no car park.
Entry & companions
Until 28 April, booked visitors get priority on weekends and holidays only, and others may have to wait; from 29 April every visit must be booked, including free entry for high-school students and younger and for disabled visitors. Bookings are open on the Kobe exhibition site. University students and younger visitors must show student ID.
Tickets & access
Adults JPY 2,800 · advance 2,600
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Vincent van Gogh · Public domain Image source
Kobe City Museum, The Kobe Shimbun, The Sankei Shimbun, Kansai Television and Hakuhodo
Vincent van Gogh, The Langlois Bridge at Arles (March 1888, Kröller-Müller Museum), the centrepiece of the exhibition.
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