Nara National Museum

Nara, Japan

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Nara National Museum

Premier museum of Buddhist art in Japan, hosting the famous annual Shoso-in Exhibition and rotating special exhibitions year-round.

Address: 50 Noboriojicho, Nara 630-8213

Website: www.narahaku.go.jp

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Upcoming Events (1)

The 78th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures at Nara National Museum

Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 9, 2026 · 🖼️ Exhibition

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