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Nara National Museum
[A collection of Buddhist art masterpieces]
The museum was built in 1895 following the opening of the Tokyo National Museum. The main hall is an Important Cultural Property made of brick that is a famous example of European architecture in the Mid-Meiji (1868-1912) period. The collection of Buddhist art is considered the best in Japan for both its quality and quantity. (Image provided by Nara National Museum)
[Admission] Adults:¥ 700, College Students: ¥350, High school and younger/Adults over 70: Free
*Subject to change during special exhibitions
[Access] 15 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn ;
Loop Line bus from JR Nara and Kintetsu Nara Stn to Himurojinja kokuritsu hakubutsukan bus stop
[Credit Card Payments] Yes
[Multilingual Services] Yes
Photos
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Information
- Postal Code
- 630-8213
- Address
- 50 Noboriojicho, Nara-shi
- Tel
- 050-5542-8600
- Businesshours
- 9:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30) Every Friday and Saturday until 20:00
- Holiday
- Monday (the following day if Monday falls on a national holiday)
- Website
- http://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/index_e.html
Map
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