"A Thousand Years of the Tale of Genji - The Timeless Allure of Courtly Romance" Exhibition
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At Yokohama Museum Of Art
Media: Painting, Calligraphy, Crafts, Other, Art Talk
The Tale of Genji, a Japanese classic of world literature, was based on the observations recorded in Lady Shikibu Murasaki's diary, and read at the imperial court of the 5th year of the Kanko era (1008). 2008 marks the 1000 year anniversary of this historical work, and the museum is holding a special exhibition to commemorate the millenary of the Tale of Genji.
Related events are also scheduled. See website for details.
Schedule
From 2008-08-30 To 2008-11-03
Website
http://genji1000.jp/ (Japanese)
Fee
Regular ¥1300, University and High School Students ¥700, Middle School Students and under free
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 18:00
Closed on Thursdays
Note:Open until 8pm on Fridays during exhibitions.
Access
10 minutes walk using "moving walk way" from Sakuragicho station on the JR, Tokyu Toyoko or Yokohama lines. 3 minutes walk from the "Museum" exit at Mimatomirai station on the Minatomirai line.
Address
3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 220-0012
Phone: 045-221-0300 Fax: 045-221-0317
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"A Thousand Years of the Tale of Genji - The Timeless Allure of Courtly Romance" Exhibition</a>
Venue: Yokohama Museum Of Art
Schedule: From 2008-08-30 To 2008-11-03
Address: 3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 220-0012
Phone: 045-221-0300 Fax: 045-221-0317
