Nara National Museum
In Japanese: 奈良国立博物館
Known as the 'temple of Buddhist art', with Buddhist statues and paintings from across Japan. Each autumn it hosts the Shosoin Exhibition of imperial treasures from the 8th century.
Nearby
- Kofukuji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Isuien Garden ≈ 10 min by car
- Todaiji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Gangoji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Nara Park ≈ 10 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
- Fee
- Bronze Gallery free while the Buddhist Sculpture Hall is closed; special exhibitions extra (78th Shosoin Exhibition ¥2,000, timed ticket)
- Good to know
- Buddhist Sculpture Hall closed for renovation until about spring 2028 (selected statues shown in the Bronze Gallery). 9:30–17:00; closed Mondays and Dec 28–Jan 1
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info