Summer Special Exhibition
July 6 - September 1
Masterpieces of Buddhist Statue in Nara :
Pilgrimages to the Ancient Temples
Please note that this information pertains to an upcoming exhibition.
Hidden within the “GreatｂRoutes of Nara and Yamato,” nurtured by nature’s gentle touch,are the enduring history and tales of this region. For over 1,400 years, this sacred land has seen the rise of numerous temples, which have handed down over generations Buddhas radiating serene compassion.
This exhibition introduces Buddhist statues, paintings, and applied artworks from ancient temples, including Hōryū-ji, Tōdai-ji, Yakushi-ji, Tōshōdai-ji, Daian-ji, and Saidai-ji, together with the photographs of Taikichi Irie, who loved Nara, and the words of literati who have been drawn to this timeless place.
Information
- Exhibition Term
- July 6, 2024 - September 1, 2024
- Open Hours
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry: 4:00 pm)
- Closed Days
- Every Monday (or next business day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Admission Fees
- [Adults] 1,300 yen [High school/university students] 1,100 yen [Elementary/junior high school students] Free
- Venue
- North Wing
- Audio Guides
- There
※Objects are subject to change during exhibition period.