Takaterasu Miyako: The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Modern Japanese Painting

Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yō Culture · Japanese Painting Gallery · Nara · –

Key facts

Dates
Oct 17 to Dec 6, 2026
Venue
Nara Prefecture Complex of Man’yō Culture · Asuka · Nara · 10 Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0103
Opening hours
10:00–17:30
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).
Admission
General ¥1,200; High school and university students ¥500; Elementary and junior high school students ¥300
Highlights
A special exhibition for the complex's 25th anniversary and the inscription of the Asuka-Fujiwara sites as World Heritage.

A special exhibition for the complex's 25th anniversary and the inscription of the Asuka-Fujiwara sites as World Heritage. Asuka and Fujiwara, the political and cultural centre of Japan from the late sixth to the early eighth century, became a favourite subject once painters took up ancient themes from the late 1880s, drawing on archaeology and history and adding their own imagination. Through works by painters including Yasuda Yukihiko, Hirayama Ikuo and Uemura Shōkō, the exhibition traces how modern and contemporary artists pictured the ancient capitals, a lineage that leads to the museum's own collection of paintings on Man'yōshū themes.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–17:30 Last admission 17:00.
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • General ¥1,200
  • High school and university students ¥500
  • Elementary and junior high school students ¥300
Reservation
No reservation. Groups of 20 or more: JPY 960, 400 and 240. Free for visitors from within Japan who are at school or under 18. Ask about other discounts.
Address
10 Asuka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0103

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Questions

How much is admission to Takaterasu Miyako: The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Modern Japanese Painting?

General ¥1,200; High school and university students ¥500; Elementary and junior high school students ¥300.

When is Takaterasu Miyako: The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Modern Japanese Painting on?

Oct 17 to Dec 6, 2026.

What are the opening hours of Takaterasu Miyako: The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Modern Japanese Painting?

Open 10:00–17:30. Last admission 17:00. Closed: Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).

Is there an audio guide for Takaterasu Miyako: The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in Modern Japanese Painting?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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