Temple
Kofuku-ji
Nara•426m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 3
Nara National Museum
奈良国立博物館Nara
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Nara National Museum introduces Buddhist art and ancient craftsmanship through collections and changing exhibitions in Nara.
Opened in 1895, the museum preserves objects connected with the old capital’s cultural history, including sculpture, painting, calligraphy and bronzes. Its separate exhibition buildings offer different displays rather than one fixed tour. Check the current gallery programme before choosing what to see: renovations and special exhibitions can change which parts of the collection are accessible.
- Collections rooted in the old capital’s art
- Changing exhibitions across separate galleries
Goshuin within a short walk
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How do I visit?
Admission
No single museum-wide price: Bronze Gallery is free during Buddhist Art Hall renovation. Shōsō-in 24 October–9 November 2026: adult 2,000 JPY; high-school/university 1,500; elementary/junior 500.70+ still pays adult exhibition price. Disability certificate or Mirairo ID holder plus one carer and preschool children are free, without timed tickets. Late tickets: adult 1,500/high-school-university 1,000/elementary-junior free from 16:00 Monday–Thursday or 17:00 Friday–Sunday/holidays. Other membership exceptions and ticket conditions: official exhibition page. These prices are not applied as a universal permanent-gallery tariff.
Know before you go
The Buddhist Art Hall is closed from 14 September 2026 until around spring 2028 (planned); the Bronze Gallery is free during the works. The Shōsō-in exhibition runs 24 October–9 November 2026 with separate timed tickets: sales opened 4 September 10:00 JST and continue until each slot starts, subject to remaining tickets. Eligible free visitors do not need that ticket;70+ alone does not exempt exhibition admission. Same-day counter sales exist only for unfilled slots and add 200 JPY per ticket. Exhibition last entry is 60 minutes before closing; Bronze Gallery last entry is 30 minutes before closing. No single booking countdown applies to both galleries.
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