2025Years4Nara National Museum opens in April130To commemorate the anniversary, the museum will hold its first large-scale national treasure exhibition, "Super National Treasures: The Brilliance of Prayer."6Month15The event will run until Sunday.
National Treasure: Standing Kannon Bodhisattva (Baekje Kannon) Asuka period7Century Horyuji Temple, Nara
The title of the exhibition, "Super National Treasure," goes beyond a mere collection of cultural assets, and refers to the prayers that have been passed down through time and the feelings of the people who have woven the culture."An irreplaceable treasure"This reflects the attitude that:
National Treasure: Bodhisattva in a half-seated position (supposedly a Nyoirin Kannon statue) Asuka period7Century Nara・Chuguji Temple Exhibition period:5Month20Sun ~6Month15Day
National Treasure Tentooni Statue, Kamakura Period, Kenpo3year(1215) Kofukuji Temple, Nara Exhibition period:4Month19Sun ~5Month18Day
The exhibits will include approximately 100,000 masterpieces of Buddhist and Shinto art that Japan is proud of around the world, including Buddhist statues, Buddhist paintings, scriptures, statues of gods, and treasures.140Of these, approximately 100 national treasures are listed.110The exhibition includes many items from shrines and temples that have a deep connection to the history of the Nara National Museum.
National Treasure: Seated Vairocana Statue, made by Unkei, Heian Period, Angen Period2year(1176) Enjoji Temple, Nara
Another major attraction is the gathering of famous treasures such as the Standing Statue of Kannon Bodhisattva (Paekche Kannon) from Horyuji Temple, the Half-seated Bodhisattva Statue (said to be Nyoirin Kannon) from Chuguji Temple, and the Seated Statue of Vairocana (made by Unkei) from Enjoji Temple.
National Treasure: The Appearance of the Golden Coffin of Shaka, Heian Period12Century Kyoto National Museum Exhibition period:5Month20Sun ~6Month15Day
National Treasure Golden Komyo The Most Victorious King Kinji Treasure Pagoda Mandala No. 6 (Part) Heian Period12Century Daichojuin Temple, Chusonji Temple, Iwate Exhibition period:4Month19Sun ~5Month18Day
Exhibits include "The Great Temple of Nara," "Adoring Shakyamuni," "The Beautiful World of Buddha," and "Treasures of the Gods."7The exhibition is divided into chapters, introducing Buddhist and Shinto art connected to Nara by era and theme. There is also a special space where you can quietly face the Buddhist statues, offering an experience that feels like abandoning yourself to a moment of prayer.
National Treasure Embroidered Shaka Nyorai Preaching Picture China, Tang or Asuka Period7Nara National Museum Exhibition period:4Month19Sun ~5Month18Day
National Treasure Kisshoten Statue Nara period, 8th century Yakushiji Temple, Nara Exhibition period: April 4th to May 19th
The Japanese spirit has entrusted prayer and beauty to the image of Buddha."Kagayaki"By coming into contact with this, a quiet light will shine in the hearts of those of us living in the modern age.-It looks like this will be an opportunity to provide that kind of time.
◆Nara National Museum opens1302019 Special Exhibition "Super National Treasures - The Brilliance of Prayer"
[Date] Currently being held2025Years6Month15Sun (Sun)
■Early stage:4Month19Sun ~5Month18Sun, Late Period:5Month20Sun ~6Month15Day
[Closed] Mondays (except4/28-5/5is open,5/7Closed)
[Opening hours]9:30~17:00(Admission is16:30
[Venue] Nara National Museum (Noboriojicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)No. 50）
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