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Ryūkoku Museum

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Japan's first comprehensive Buddhist museum, offering a deep dive into Buddhist art and history.

Ryūkoku Museum
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What it is

  • Japan's first comprehensive Buddhist museum.
  • Established and operated by Ryukoku University.
  • Opened on April 5, 2011.
  • Located in front of Nishi Hongan-ji's Goei-do Gate.

What to see

  • Exhibits on Japanese Buddhism on the 3rd floor.
  • Exhibits on Asian Buddhism on the 2nd floor.
  • Collections from the Otani expedition.
  • Full-scale reproduction of a Bezeklik Cave Temple corridor.
  • Award-winning building design by Nikken Sekkei.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

〒600-8399 京都府京都市下京区堀川通正面下る(西本願寺前) Open in Google Maps

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