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The National Treasure ASHURA and Masterpieces from Kohfukuji
The National Treasure ASHURA and Masterpieces from Kohfukuji ／ Heiseikan Special Exhibition Galleries March 31, 2009 (Tue) - June 7, 2009 (Sun)
Ashura, Nara period, 734
National Treasure
Kohfukuji, Nara
National Treasure
Kohfukuji, Nara
This exhibition commemorates the 1300th anniversary of Kohfukuji Temple, Nara, featuring the sculpture of Ashura, one of the most treasured sculptures made during the beginning to mid-7th century. Ashura and other statues consisting the Devas of the Eight Classes and the Ten Great Disciples of Buddha, among which 14 survive until now, will be exhibited outside the temple together for the first time.
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| Period | Tuesday, March 31 - Sunday, June 7, 2009 | ||||||||||
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| Venue | Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park) | ||||||||||
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| Hours | 9:30 - 18:00 20:00 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays until 20:00 Open until 20:00 from Friday, May 29, 2009 to Sunday, June 7, 2009 (Closed on Monday). (last entry 30 minutes before closing) |
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| Closed | Mondays (Except for Monday, May 4) (Closed on Thursday, May 7) * Open on Thursday, May 7, 2009 |
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| Admissions | Adults: 1,500 (1,300/1,200) yen University students: 1,200 (1,000/900) yen High school students: 900 (700/600) yen Junior high school students and under: Free
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| Access | 10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station 15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station |
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| Organizers | Tokyo National Museum, Kohfukuji, The Asahi Shimbun, TV Asahi Corporation | ||||||||||
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| With the Support of | Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, Association for Commemorative Events of the 1300th Anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo Capital | ||||||||||
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| With the Special Sponsorship of | JA Bank | ||||||||||
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| With the Sponsorship of | Takenaka Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., East Japan Railway Company | ||||||||||
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| With the Special Cooperation of | Sony Corporation | ||||||||||
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| With the Cooperation of | Nissay Dowa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Inc., Asahi Gakusei Shimbunsha | ||||||||||
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| General Inquiries | 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial: in Japanese) | ||||||||||
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| Exhibition Official Website | http://www.asahi.com/ashura/ The website has closed with the end of the exhibition. |
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| Related events (In Japanese) |
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Commemorative lecture (application required) |
| 1. Saturday, April 11, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium Title: "Establishment of Kohfukuji Temple and Tenpyo Culture" Lecture by: Tagawa Shunei (Head Priest, Hossoshu Daihonzan Kohfukuji Temple) |
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| 2. Saturday, April 25, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium Title: "National Treasure Ashura" Lecture by: Kaneko Hiroaki (Special Projects Curator (Japanese Sculpture), Tokyo National Museum) |
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| 3. Saturday, May 9, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium Title: "Kohfukuji Temple in the Nara Period and the Statue of Ashura" Lecture by: Sato Makoto (Professor, Graduate School of the University of Tokyo) |
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Kohfukuji Lectures "Reconstruction of the Tenpyo Cultural Space Project" |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Time: 11:30-, 14:00-, 16:00- Venue: Heiseikan, Auditorium |
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| Exhibitions held simultaneously |
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"Story of ..." - Memories of Cartier creations Hyokeikan, Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2009, Requires a separate admission fee. For opening hours of this exhibition click here. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between France and Japan, this exhibition displays 276 pieces from amongst the 1370 objects in the archives of Cartier, France's representative jeweller and other collections.
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| Next venue |
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| Kyushu National Museum : Tuesday, July, 14 - Sunday, September 27, 2009 |
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| Major Works on Display |
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Ashura Nara period, dated 734 National Treasure Kohfukuji Temple, Nara |
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| Gobujo | Sakara | Karura | Kubanda * | Ashura | Kendatsuba | Kinnara | Hibakara * |
| * On exhibit through April 19, 2009 | |||||||
 Karura |
 Sakara |
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| Furuna | Kasenen | Ragora * | Sharihotsu | Mokukenren | Subodai |
| * On exhibit through April 19, 2009 | |||||
 Furuna |
 Subodai |
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Votive Objects from the Central Golden Hall Nara period and Tang dynasty, 8th century National Treasure Tokyo National Museum |
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Head of Shaka Nyorai Kamakura period, dated 1186 Important Cultural Property Kohfukuji Temple, Nara |
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| Standing Yakujo Bosatsu Kamakura period, dated 1201 Important Cultural Property Kohfukuji Temple, Nara |
Standing Yakuo Bosatsu Kamakura period, dated 1201 Important Cultural Property Kohfukuji Temple, Nara |
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Standing Jikokuten Figure Kamakura period, dated 1189 Important Cultural Property Kohfukuji Temple, Nara |
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