Nara National Museum, National museum in Nara Park, Japan
The museum complex includes four exhibition buildings, combining traditional Japanese elements with Western architectural influences designed by Katayama Tokuma.
Established in 1889 as the Imperial Museum of Nara, the institution began its mission to safeguard Buddhist artifacts during the Meiji period.
The museum holds numerous Buddhist sculptures from different historical periods, with the oldest pieces dating back to the eighth century.
Visitors can reach the museum through a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station or take the City Loop Bus number 2.
Each autumn, the museum hosts a special 17-day exhibition displaying precious artifacts from the Shoso-in temple repository.
Location: Nara
Inception: 1889
Architects: Katayama Tōkuma, Junzō Yoshimura
Official opening: 1889
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 〒630-8213 奈良県奈良市登大路町50番地
Website: https://narahaku.go.jp/korean
GPS coordinates: 34.68370,135.83640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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