Nara National Museum

This museum is located in the heart of the ancient city of Nara, surrounded by the famous temples of Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji, and Kasuga Shrine. The museum, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1995, has been deeply involved in the preservation, inventory, and research of Japanese antiquities and archeological artifacts, especially artworks related to Buddhism. With the cooperation of temples, shrines and private collectors, the museum has organized exhibitions introducing a wealth of outstanding artworks over the years, including those featured in the very popular annual exhibition of treasures from the Shosoin Repository.
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Library

Disabled access

Websitehttps://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/
Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed on 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.
FeeAdults ¥700; University Students ¥350; High School Students and Under, Seniors 70 & Over, Persons with Disability Certificates + 1 Companion free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.
Location

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

Phone050-5542-8600

Fax0742-26-7218

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.

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