[Yamaguchi City/Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art/4/12-6/9] Introducing the Buddhas of the Yamatoji Region of Nara - Reiwa Ancient Temple Pilgrimage!

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Nara Yamatoji is a region nurtured by serene nature and filled with eternal history and stories. Numerous temples have been built here since as far back as 1,400 years ago, and the quiet, compassionate Buddhas of this region are passed down here. This exhibition introduces Buddhist statues, painting...

Latest update : 2024.04.16

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Nara Yamatoji, with its warm and relaxing scenery and ancient temples such as Ikaruga, Nishinokyo, Kasuga, Hase, Asuka, and Taima, was a place that Japan's leading writers, such as Aizu Yaichi, Watsuji Tetsuro, Kamei Katsuichiro, and Shiga Naoya, admired and visited as if on a pilgrimage. This exhibition will guide you into the world of Buddhas of Yamatoji, introducing Buddhist statues, paintings, and crafts from ancient temples such as Horyu-ji, Todai-ji, Yakushi-ji, Toshodai-ji, Daian-ji, and Saidai-ji, as well as photographs by Irie Taikichi, who loved Nara, while inviting you to listen to the words of these writers.

*Exhibits will be changed during the event.

Important Cultural Property Standing Statue of Jikokuten (Kofuku-ji Temple) from the Heian Period. Collection of the MIHO MUSEUM. Photo: Kenji Yamazaki.

【basic information】

Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art Buddhas of Nara and Yamatoji - Reiwa Ancient Temple Pilgrimage - (April 12th - June 9th, 2024)

Address: 3-1 Kameyamacho, Yamaguchi City Phone number: 083-925-7788

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Closed: Mondays (except April 29th, May 6th, and June 3rd)

Access By plane: From Yamaguchi Ube Airport, take the Ube City Transportation Bureau bus bound for Shin-Yamaguchi Station for about 30 minutes.

Approximately 30 minutes by Bocho Bus bound for Yamaguchi from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station

By train: Take the Yamaguchi Line from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station, get off at Yamaguchi Station, and walk for about 15 minutes.

Approximately 30 minutes by Bocho Bus bound for Yamaguchi from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station

Approximately 1 hour from JR Hofu Station by JR bus bound for Yamaguchi

Parking available (200 spaces, free)

Official website

Online tickets available here

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