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Special Exhibition Celebrating 700 Years of Daitoku-ji: The Unrivaled Zen Temple of Japan

Name: Special Exhibition Celebrating 700 Years of Daitoku-ji: The Unrivaled Zen Temple of Japan
Start: 2026-10-13T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-05T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 東京国立博物館

◇ When

October 14 – December 6, 2026

Wednesday – Sunday

◈ Price

¥2,100

⌖ Where · Taito

Tokyo National Museum

13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

東京国立博物館
東京都台東区東京都台東区上野公園13-9

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A special exhibition commemorating the 700th anniversary of Daitoku-ji, located in the Murasakino district of Kyoto. This is the first exhibition in Tokyo showcasing Daitoku-ji’s treasures, featuring masterpieces passed down through its affiliated temples—historically tied to eminent monks, emperors, feudal warlords, and tea masters. Highlights include National Treasure paintings such as 'Guanyin, Monkey, and Crane,' Important Cultural Property works like 'Dragons and Tigers,' as well as Buddhist statues, calligraphy, and tea ceremony utensils. Visitors can experience the rich 700-year history and beauty of Daitoku-ji, including a recreation of the normally inaccessible Sanmon gate within the exhibition venue.