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"Treasures from Sacred Izumo" Exhibition

Tokyo National Museum
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Izumo is a land of myths and legends, and is a place where the gods and deities from across Japan gather in autumn. Many precious artifacts still remain in this land, including the immense amount of bronzes found at the Kojindani and Kamoiwakura sites, and a sacred column (uzubashira) excavated from the premises of Izumo Ōyashiro. This column brings to us the image of a grand shrine building, and entices us to the world of myths.

This year marks the 1300th year of the compilation of the Kojiki, which records mythical legends related to Izumo. In addition, next year is the year for the shrine to be rebuilt and renewed after a period of 60 years. On the occation of these events, this exhibition introduces the sacred land of Izumo through precious cultural assets, beginning with the sacred column (uzubashira) and other treasures of the Izumo Ōyashiro, as well as a designated National Treasure bronze sword, halberds, dotaku bells, arms and armor, swords, and representations of deities.

Schedule

Oct 10 (Wed) 2012-Nov 25 (Sun) 2012 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed
Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
Notice
Until 20:00 on Fridays
FeeAdults ¥800, College Students ¥600, High School Students ¥400
Websitehttp://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1473&lang=en
VenueTokyo National Museum
https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en
Location13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712
Access10 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 13 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line, 15 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines.
Phone050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
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