Tokyo National Museum
National Treasure Bhasamon Heavenly Statue China Tang Dynasty · 8th Century
In the Tokyo National Museum Heisei Building, the special exhibition “National Treasure Toji Temple-Kukai and Buddha Statue Manra” will be held from March 26 (Tuesday) to June 2 (Sun), 2019.
Toji Temple was created along with the Heiankyo capital move. Only Toji Temple and Nishiji Temple were allowed to build in the capital. After that, Toji is entrusted to Kukai (Kobo Daishi) who returned from Tang to study new secular Buddhism.
The Toji Temple, which became the root school of Shingon secular religion, contains many works of art related to religious religion, and has been kept until now.
In 2023, Shingonshu was opened to Rikkyo, and the 1200th anniversary will be reached. This exhibition presents the full spectrum of cultural assets from Toji Temple, including many famous treasures related to Kukai. The highest peaks of esoteric art, such as sculptures, paintings, writings, crafts, etc. meet in one hall.
Summary of the event
| Exhibition name | Special Exhibition "National Treasure Toji-Kukai and Buddha Statue Mandala" |
| Session | March 26 (Tuesday)-June 2 (Sun) 2019 |
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum Heisei Building (Taito Ward Ueno Park 13-9) |
| Opening time | 9: 30-17: 00 (30 minutes before closing) ※ But until Friday, Saturday during the show until 21:00 |
| closing day | Monday, May 7 (Tuesday) ※ But April 1 (Mon) [Open only at Toji Exhibition Hall], April 29 (Mon. / Congratulation), May 6 (Mon.) |
| Viewing fee | General 1600 yen (1400 yen / 1300 yen), university student 1200 yen (1000 yen / 900 yen), high school student 900 yen (700 yen / 600 yen) ※ free for junior high school students ※ ( ) is presale / group rate of 20 or more people ※ The disabled and one carer are free. It is necessary to present a handicapped person's certificate etc. when entering the hall. |
TEL | 03-5777-8600 (Hello dial) |
| Exhibition official site | https://toji2019.jp/en/index.html |
Article courtesy: Kokosil Ueno