- Celebrated Works of Art from Chion-in Temple:
The Illustrated Biography of the Priest Hōnen Handscrolls (National Treasure)
- February 18–February 26, 2020
The Illustrated Biography of the Priest Hōnen Handscrolls (National Treasure)
General Information
| Exhibition Title | Celebrated Works of Art from Chion-in Temple: The Illustrated Biography of the Priest Hōnen Handscrolls (National Treasure) |
|---|---|
| Period | February 18–February 26, 2020 |
| Venue | Heisei Chishinkan Wing (The Collections Galleries), Galleries 2F-1, 2 |
| Transportation | JR, Kintetsu Railway, Keihan Railway, Hankyu Railway, City Bus / Map |
| Closed |
Monday *The museum is opened on Monday, February 24, 2020 and closed on following Tuesday, February 25, 2020. |
| Museum Hours | Tuesday–Thursday, Sunday : 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Entrance Until 4:30 p.m.) Fridays and Saturdays : 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (Entrance until 7:30 p.m.) |
| Admission |
Adult 520 yen (410 yen) Univ. Student 260 yen (210 yen) *Fees in parentheses are for groups of 20+ *Admission is free for high school students and other youths age 0–17, seniors over 70, visitors with disabilities and one caretaker, and for Campus Members (including faculty). Please show I.D. |
Images from the Exhibit
Chion-in Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama area is the headquarters of the Buddhist Pure Land (Jōdo) sect. The Main Hall (mieidō, National Treasure) at its center was commissioned by the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu (1604–1651) in 1639. In 2011, the hall was partly disassembled for renovations to be completed in March this year. This exhibition, held in honor of the successful reopening, features rarely displayed sections of Chion-in's masterwork handscrolls, The Illustrated Life of the Priest Hōnen. The 48 scrolls making up this set date to the early 14th century and have been designated a National Treasure.
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