Eternal Treasures from Kasuga Taisha Shrine

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Designated as a World Heritage Site, Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara prefecture was built at the beginning of the Nara period (710–794) in prayer for the protection of Nara, the then capital, and the prosperity of its people. The shrine has revered deer as divine messengers of the gods since ancient times. This exhibition presents decorative art masterpieces held in the Kasuga Taisha collection, regarded as a treasure trove of the Heian period (794–1192). Other artworks on exhibit include a number of fine objects such as prized swords, arms and armor from Japan’s medieval period, as well as paintings and sculptures associated with people’s faith in Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

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Event Dates: February 25 (Wed) 11:00-11:40 / 14:00-14:40

Schedule

Jan 17 (Tue) 2017-Mar 12 (Sun) 2017

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.

Fee

Adults: ¥1600, University Students: ¥1200, High School Students: ¥900, Junior High School Students and Under: Free

Website

http://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1814&lang=en

Venue

Tokyo National Museum
https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en

Location

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712

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Access

10 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.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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