The Exhibition of Shōsōin Treasures

The Shōsōin is the treasure house that belongs to Tōdai-ji, Nara. It lies to the northwest of the Daibutsuden (which houses the Great Buddha). The Shōsōin houses artifacts connected to Emperor Shōmu (701–756) and Empress Kōmyō (701–760), as well as arts and crafts of the Tempyō period of Japanese history.

Selected treasures are shown at Nara National Museum once a year in autumn.

Date: 10/23-11/11

Price: 1,000 JPY

Access: The Nara Museum is 10 minute walk from Daibutsuden (Great Buddha)