Koyasan Reihōkan

The Koyasan Reihōkan Museum contains three exhibition halls that display Buddhist statues, mandalas, and religious artifacts from the Heian and Kamakura periods.

Founded by Hōryū Toki and designed by architect Shintarō Ōe, the museum opened its doors on May 15, 1921, to protect Buddhist art after the Meiji Restoration.

The museum holds over 50,000 artifacts, including 21 National Treasures and numerous Important Cultural Properties that represent Japanese Buddhist artistic traditions.

Located in central Kōya, the museum opens daily from 8:30 to 17:00, with admission fees of 1300 yen and special rates for World Heritage Ticket holders.

The entrance hall mirrors the architecture of Byodoin Temple in Uji, while the building itself carries status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.

Location: Kōya

Inception: September 30, 1920

Founders: Hōryū Toki

Architects: Shintarō Ōe

Official opening: May 15, 1921

Operator: 高野山金剛峰寺

Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 08:30-17:00

Phone: +(0736)562254

Website: https://reihokan.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.21128,135.58147

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:46