Overview
The most systematic display of Japanese Buddhist art; its 1894 building is an Important Cultural Property, and the Shosoin treasures are shown here each autumn.
About this place
The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan) is one of the pre-eminent national art museums in Japan.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened:1895 Architect / artist:Kumaki Katayama Highlights / collection:Permanent Buddhist art exhibition, Shosoin Exhibition, Architecture of the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall Genre:Antique art and Buddhist art, Sculpture, Architecture
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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Source narahaku.go.jp ↗Before you go
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