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[Image: National Treasure "The Eleven-Headed Kannon" (Shōrinji Temple, Nara)]

Sacred Treasures from Ancient Naraー The Eleven-Headed Kannon of Shōrinji Temple

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The National Treasure image of Jūichimen Kannon (Skt. Ekādaśamukha-āvalokiteśvara) from Shōrinji Temple is revered as one of the great masterworks of Tenpyō-period sculpture. This statue will be on display alongside others from the temple where it was once enshrined, Daigorinji, part of Ōmiwa Jinja Shrine.
Devotion to the natural world is central to Ōmiwa Jinja faith, and objects reflecting beliefs from this shrine excavated from the mountain that is its central deity, Mount Miwa, are to be showcased as well.

Schedule

Feb 5 (Sat) 2022-Mar 27 (Sun) 2022

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:30-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays. ※Opening hours and closing days during special exhibitions vary depending on the exhibition.

Fee

Adults ¥1400; University and High School Students ¥1000; Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥500; Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free.

Website

https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/exhibition/special/tokubetsu/202202_shorinji/

Venue

Nara National Museum
https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/

Location

50 Noborioji-cho, Nara-shi, Nara 630-8213

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Access

15 minute walk from exit 2 at Kintetsu-Nara Station on the Kintetsu line; From the East exit of Nara Station on the JR Kansai Main line, take the Nara Kotsu bus and get off at Himurojinja-Kokuritsuhakubutsukan.

Phone

050-5542-8600

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