Ryūkoku Museum
龍谷ミュージアム
Japan's first comprehensive Buddhist museum, offering a deep dive into Buddhist art and history.
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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