Nara National Museum
#212πŸ–ΌοΈ Art & EncyclopedicNara, Japan

Nara National Museum

The world's finest Buddhist art museum

About the museum

Famous for hosting the annual Shōsō-in Exhibition of imperial Nara treasures, the Nara National Museum holds one of the world's most important collections of Japanese Buddhist art.

Must-see highlights

  • β—†Buddhist sculpture gallery
  • β—†Annual Shōsō-in Exhibition
  • β—†Nara Park deer at the doorstep

Recognition

πŸ† Most important Japanese Buddhist art collection

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