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Nara National Museum（奈良国立博物館）

ならこくりつはくぶつかん Nara National Museum

Nara National Museum（奈良国立博物館）

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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.

TypeMuseum
GenreAntique art / Buddhist art / Sculpture / Architecture
City / townNara
Area in the prefectureNara

FAQ

Where is Nara National Museum?
It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a museum.
What can I see at Nara National Museum?
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. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art, sculpture, architecture.
When was Nara National Museum established?
It dates from 1895. The building was designed by Tokuma Katayama.

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