Yoshino and Omine are mystical places where gods and immortals live. The rugged mountains stretching from Yoshino in Nara to Kumano in Wakayama are the birthplace of Shugendo, and many people have visited the area for training and prayer since ancient times. During the Heian period, even Fujiwara no Michinaga and the Emperor visited the area, and it has been a special place of faith in every era.
In recent years, many of the gold-lettered sutras on dark blue paper that Michinaga donated have been discovered at Kinpusen-ji Temple, and they are currently undergoing restoration and preservation. This exhibition will bring together treasures born from the faith and nature of this area, including the restored national treasure, the gold-lettered sutras on dark blue paper, as well as a statue of En no Gyoja and a development of Zao. This special exhibition will widely convey the charm of Yoshino Omine, a sacred place for Shugendo.
Event Name
Yoshino and Omine, Mountains of the Gods and Buddhas
Date
April 10 (Fri) – June 7 (Sun), 2026
First Exhibition: April 10 (Fri) – May 10 (Sun)
Second Exhibition: May 12 (Tue) – June 7 (Sun)
Closed
Every Monday (Except April 27 (Mon) and May 4 (Mon/National Holiday))
Hours
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Location
Nara National Museum, East and West Wings
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Admission Fee
Adults ¥2,000 / High school and college students ¥1,500 / Junior high school students and younger are free.
(Advance tickets and groups receive a ¥200 discount. Groups of 20 or more are required. High school and college students must present a student ID.)
