Past TNM & TOPPAN MUSEUM THEATER

National Treasure: The Ashura Statue of Kohfukuji Temple

The Ashura Statue: Interpreting its Form and the Sentiment Imbued in it by Empress Kōmyō

    The Ashura statue’s expressions convey an enigmatic sadness and strength, drawing viewers in with their mysterious charm. How did these expressions come into being? Through virtual reality, we are able to get a close-up view of the Ashura statue from different angles, something not possible in real life, and in doing so, unravel the mysteries surrounding it. Through magnified visuals on a giant screen, visitors can gain an understanding of the sentiments imbued in the statue and the curious expressions brought to life through the techniques used to create Buddhist sculptures.

*The Ashura Statue will not be on display at the Tokyo National Museum.

* Only same-day tickets are available. Please purchase your ticket as early as possible as the ticket counter may be crowded before the screening.

 

 

Restaurant Collaboration Campaign
Campaign Period: December 3 - December 14, 2025
At Hotel Okura Yurinoki and Hotel Okura Garden Terrace, visitors who spend 3,000 yen or more on food and beverage will receive a voucher that can be traded for a ticket for this theater.

 

 

Website: TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater

* English audio guides available free of charge

* You may not enter/exit the theater during the screening.

 

Date

September 23, 2025 (Tue) - December 21, 2025 (Sun)   (Every　Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun,Holiday)

Venue

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater

Time

[Wed, Thu, Fri] 12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00、16:00
[Sat, Sun, Holidays] 11:00、12:00、13:00、14:00、15:00、16:00

Running time

about 35 min

Maximum capacity

90

Fee

High school students and above: ￥600
*Persons over 18 (excluding high-school students) and under 70 require a museum admission ticket.
Elementary and middle school students: ￥300
Preschoolers / people with disabilities and their caretakers: Free

Supervision of

Kohfukuji / Hiroaki Kaneko / Kakichi Suzuki

Production

The Asahi Shimbun Company / TOPPAN Inc.

Inquiries

050-5541-8600("Hello Dial")