Battling Buddhist Images
Seikado Bunko Art Museum
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Visitors to temples and museums are often surprised to encounter Buddhist images wearing armor and carrying weapons, their eyes ablaze with righteous anger. Who are they battling against, and what are they fighting to protect? This exhibition looks at these “fighting divinities,” focusing on the famous sculptures of the 12 divine generals that once stood in the Jōruriji temple. The exhibition also marks the first appearance in our Marunouchi gallery of figurines of tomb guardians from Tang China, allowing an opportunity to explore the roots from which similar figures developed in Japan.
Schedule | Jan 2 (Fri) 2026-Mar 22 (Sun) 2026 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1500; University and High School Students ¥1000, Persons with Disability Certificates ¥700; Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Venue | Seikado Bunko Art Museum http://www.seikado.or.jp/  | ||||
| Location | 1F Meiji Seimei Kan, 2-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 1 at Nijubashimae Station on the Chiyoda line, 1 minute walk from exit B7 at Chiyoda, Hibiya or Toei Mita line, 1 minute walk from exit 6(Keiyo line) at JR Tokyo Station. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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