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Established in 1897 in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, this museum focuses on early works of art, cultural artifacts and archaeological finds from Kyoto, Japan and East Asia. The Collections Hall, which houses the permanent collection, exhibits archaeological artifacts, ceramics and Buddhist sculpture, as well as ancient to early modern paintings, calligraphy, textiles, lacquerware and metal works. The Special Exhibition Hall, which was built in the Meiji Period (1868-1912), features special exhibitions that are held for a limited period.

850th Anniversary Special Exhibition Shinran: The Life and Legacy of the Founder of Shin Buddhism