Special Exhibition Song and Yuan Buddhist Painting: Early Chinese Masterpieces in Japan

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Highlights

Features rare paintings from the Song (960–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) dynasties, many of which are early masterpieces preserved in Japan.
Admire the delicate, refined brush techniques depicting Buddhist deities, landscapes, and religious narratives.
Understand how Chinese Buddhist art influenced Japanese religious and artistic traditions.
Includes scrolls, hanging paintings, and handscrolls, many of which are national treasures or culturally significant items.
Designed to guide visitors through historical, religious, and artistic contexts, enhancing understanding even for first-time visitors.

About this experience

无需取票，凭电子凭证直接验证使用;使用地址：〒605-0931 京都府京都市东山区茶屋町527　京都国立博物館平成知新馆;使用时间：09:00~17:00(周二~周四及周六周日);09:00~19:30(周五);补充说明：周一闭馆，但2025.10.13、11.3正常营业闭馆沿至后一天；营业时间与状态可能随时会变化，出现前请务必确认官网

What to expect

Song and Yuan Buddhist paintings are Buddhist paintings created during the Song and Yuan dynasties in China. Japan has been a devout believer in Buddhism since ancient times, and imported many cultural artifacts from China, which was a leading country in Buddhism. Song and Yuan Buddhist paintings, which were brought to Japan mainly from the late Heian period to the Kamakura period, include many works of extremely high quality that are noteworthy in the history of Chinese painting. These were enshrined in temples and served as models for painters, and have deeply penetrated Japanese culture over a long period of time. This exhibition will collect Song and Yuan Buddhist paintings held in Japan and introduce the characteristics of each one in the context of the place where they were created. Although they are all grouped together under the term "Song and Yuan Buddhist paintings," their aspects are complex and diverse, including the content depicted, the era and region in which they were created, and the people involved. We hope that this exhibition will provide an opportunity to unravel the appeal of Song and Yuan Buddhist paintings and to reexamine the international nature, tolerance, and diversity of Japanese culture that has passed down these paintings.

What's included

Kyoto National Museum Special Exhibition "Song and Yuan Buddhist Painting: Early Chinese Masterpieces in Japan" student ticket

Things to note

· Please refrain from using mobile phones, fountain pens, felt-tip pens, ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, photography, photocopying, or eating or drinking in the venue.
· Please refrain from touching the exhibits and cabinets.
Please check the Kyoto National Museum website or the official exhibition website for information before visiting.
· Free for those with a valid disabled person certificate and their accompanying persons (certificate required).
· Free for junior high school students and younger (provided proof is required).
· Please follow the instructions of venue staff.
Exhibition Part I September 20, 2025 (Saturday) - October 19, 2025 (Sunday)
· The exhibition period may be changed due to various circumstances
Exhibition Part II October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) - November 16, 2025 (Sunday)
During the exhibition period, please show your student or faculty ID at the South Gate Ticket Office (only for same-day ticket sales, cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts).
· School members (including faculty and staff) can purchase various same-day tickets and enjoy a 500 yen discount
During the exhibition period, some works may be replaced at any time.
· University and high school student students are required to show their student ID card when entering.
· This museum does not hold a masterpiece exhibition hall (permanent exhibition).

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