Nara National Museum, A Treasure Trove of Buddhist Art

50 Tōdaijichō, Nara-shi

Many historical artifacts from various periods of Japan were exhibited

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Introduction

Nara National Museum was established in 1895 and consists of the main hall and the West Wing. The main hall, built in the Meiji period, features a Western architectural style, while the West Wing showcases a raised wooden structure in the Showa period's architectural style. In 1997, the Second New Wing (East Wing) was completed. In 2010, the main hall underwent interior renovations and now serves as the Nara Buddhist Sculpture Hall, open to the public. The museum offers free volunteer-guided tours.

Address

50 Tōdaijichō, Nara-shi

Opening hours

9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, closed on Tuesday)

Transportation

It's about a 15-minute walk east from Kintetsu Nara Station along Shundō-dōri, or take the city loop bus (route 2) from JR Nara Station or Kintetsu Nara Station and get off at "Hōryū-ji/Kokuritsu Hakuho no Mori Bijutsukan" bus stop. (It's across from Tōshōdai-ji and near Kasuga-taisha Shrine.)

Phone 050-5542-8600

Website http://www.narahaku.go.jp/