The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork

The Museum Yamato Bunkakan · Nara · –

Key facts

Dates
Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026 (First period: Oct 24–Nov 15; Second period: Nov 17–Dec 6)
Venue
The Museum Yamato Bunkakan · Gakuen-mae · Nara · 1-11-6 Gakuenminami, Nara 631-0034
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).
Admission
Adult ¥1,100; High school and university students ¥770
Highlights
Hangzhou, famous for West Lake, was the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and later of the Southern Song.

Hangzhou, famous for West Lake, was the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and later of the Southern Song. The exhibition looks at Hangzhou as an international centre of culture and follows the Buddhist faith and art that crossed the sea around East Asia. Featured works include one of the 84,000 stupas of the Wuyue king Qian Hongchu (called Ashoka stupas in China) and the Important Cultural Property Record of the Sutra on the Dharani on the Seal of the Precious Chest, both held by Kongō-ji in Osaka. The museum also plans to show two Important Cultural Properties from its own collection: the catalogue of items the monk Jōgyō brought back from China, and the Goryeo celadon Vessel with Design of Nine Dragons.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Display periods
  • First period: –
  • Second period: –
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 Last admission 16:30.
Closed
Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).
Closed during the exhibition
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Admission
  • Adult ¥1,100
  • High school and university students ¥770
Reservation
No timed reservation. Prices as published on the exhibition page. Free for elementary and junior high school students. Groups of 20 or more get 20% off with one member free; disability-certificate holders and one companion get 20% off. Admission is free on Friday, Oct 30.
Address
1-11-6 Gakuenminami, Nara 631-0034

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Questions

How much is admission to The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork?

Adult ¥1,100; High school and university students ¥770.

When is The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork on, and does the display change?

Oct 24 to Dec 6, 2026. First period: Oct 24–Nov 15; Second period: Nov 17–Dec 6.

What are the opening hours of The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork?

Open 10:00–17:00. Last admission 16:30. Closed: Mondays (open Nov 23; closed Nov 24 instead).

Is there an audio guide for The Earthly Paradise of Hangzhou and the Wuyue Kingdom: Buddhist Belief in Artwork?

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

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