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Tōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of Kyoto
Tokyo National Museum
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Tofuku-ji Temple, known for its fresh greenery and autumn foliage, is one of the most famous Zen temples in Kyoto. It was founded at the behest of Doke Kujo, the most powerful man in the Imperial Court, and was founded by Enji (Seiichi Kokushi), a Zen master who had studied Zen in China. The name "Tofuku-ji Temple" is derived from the characters of Todai-ji Temple and Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara. The temple is also known by the nickname “Tofuku-ji no Kyanmen" (meaning "the temple walls of Tofukuji"), which describes the overwhelming scale of its massive structures, which retain strong medieval elements.
In this exhibition, the first opportunity to introduce all the temple treasures of Tofuku-ji, the monumental "Five Hundred Rakan," by the legendary painted Buddhist priest Myojo, will be exhibited for the first time since its restoration, along with oversized Buddhist statues and calligraphies befitting the huge temple complex. The exhibition traces the history of Tofuku-ji Temple since its foundation and introduces the full range of Zen Buddhism culture that flourished through exchanges with the continent, providing a comprehensive view of Tofuku-ji's significance in Japanese culture and its appeal.
In this exhibition, the first opportunity to introduce all the temple treasures of Tofuku-ji, the monumental "Five Hundred Rakan," by the legendary painted Buddhist priest Myojo, will be exhibited for the first time since its restoration, along with oversized Buddhist statues and calligraphies befitting the huge temple complex. The exhibition traces the history of Tofuku-ji Temple since its foundation and introduces the full range of Zen Buddhism culture that flourished through exchanges with the continent, providing a comprehensive view of Tofuku-ji's significance in Japanese culture and its appeal.
Schedule | Mar 7 (Tue) 2023-May 7 (Sun) 2023 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥2100; University Students ¥1300; High School Students ¥900; Junior High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=2554 | ||||
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum https://www.tnm.jp/?lang=en | ||||
| Location | 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712 | ||||
| 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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