The year 2019 marks not only the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito but also the new ‘Reiwa’
era. For this occasion, Tokyo National Museum is exhibiting important cultural artefacts from the Shoso-in (treasure house of Todai-ji temple) and Horyu-ji temple in Nara, handed down by the Imperial household. Expect numerous culturally and historically important scrolls, paintings and other relics from the Asuka and Nara periods (593-794).
Shosoin: Essential Treasures of Ancient Japan Passed Down By The Imperial Family
Eight-lobed Mirror, With mother-of-pearl inlay on the rear side China, Tang dynasty, 8th century Shosoin 
Joku Mat for Offering Table, With kyokechi design on dark blue ground Nara period, 8th century Shosoin 
Biwa Lute, Red sandalwood with marquetry decoration China, Tang dynasty or Nara period, 8th century Shosoin 
The Restoration of the Shosoin Treasures By Inagaki Ranho Dated 1889 Tokyo National Museum
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- Event website:
- www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=1255&lang=en
- Address:
- Contact:
- 03 5777 8600
- Price:
- ¥1,700, university students ¥1,100, high school students ¥700, junior high school students and under free
- Opening hours:
- Tue-Thu, Sun 9.30am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm), Fri-Sat, Nov 3 & 4 9.30am-9pm (8.30pm), closed Mon (except Oct 14 & Nov4) & Nov 5
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