Special Exhibition "Yamadera ―Its Enduring History, Beauty, and Literature― "
October 13th - November 27th (Open daily during the exhibition period)
Along with Yamadera's autumn leaves, which are now at their best, please enjoy materials that tell the history of Yamadera, paintings depicting its charming seasonal natural landscapes, and its timeless appeal.
The special exhibition runs until November 27th.Please come and see it! (^^♪ (Aihara)
☆Highlights☆
〇 We will display treasures of Risshakuji Temple, such as the "Risshiji Kura-in" (storehouse seal) passed down from the Heian period, which is one of only three examples of temple storehouse seals in Japan, and the "Senju Kannon-zo Zu" (Thousand-armed Kannon painting) (Muromachi periodｶ) and "Amida Raigo Zu" (Amida Welcoming Descent painting) by Kano Yoshinobu (Edo period), both preserved at Risshakuji Temple.
〇 We will exhibit 15 paintings depicting Yamadera, including "Tenka Iwakage" (Celestial Rock Scenery), an oil painting created by Takahashi Genkichi, son of Takahashi Yuichi, during the Meiji period.
〇 We will display haiku and waka poems left behind by visitors such as Matsuo Basho and Saito Mokichi after their visits to Yamadera.
The content is substantial. Please come and see it.