museum · Nara
Nara National Museum
50 Noborioji-cho, 630-8213
Why it matters
Nara National Museum
The Nara National Museum specializes in Buddhist art and holds one of the most important collections of Buddhist sculpture, painting, and ritual objects in the world — reflecting Nara's role as the cradle of Japanese Buddhism.
Interests
Practical
- Specializes in Buddhist art; strongest collection of Buddhist sculpture in Japan
- The annual Shosoin Exhibition (autumn) displays Imperial treasures normally kept in storage
- Located in Nara Park between Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha
- Allow 1.5-2 hours for the permanent collection