Special Exhibition
Celebrating the 900th Anniversary of Its Construction

The Golden Hall of Chūson-ji Temple

This special exhibition marks nine centuries since the Golden Hall of Chūson-ji Temple was built in 1124. The exhibition will feature the hall’s glittering adornments and National Treasures, including the eleven Buddhist statues enshrined on its central altar and a celebrated temple ornament with legendary birdlike creatures (kalaviṅka). Additionally, in a groundbreaking first, a full-scale digital recreation of the Golden Hall in ultra-high-definition 8K will also be on view in the gallery, immersing visitors in the luminescent golden atmosphere that has inspired prayer and devotion for 900 years. The exhibition is also a unique chance to discover the outstanding cultural masterpieces of the historic town of Hiraizumi, which was recognized as an official UNESCO site in 2011.

EXHIBITION FLYER（PDF）
List of Works（PDF・1MB）
The Exhibition film's script（PDF・1MB）
Overview & Access
Title
Special Exhibition Celebrating the 900th Anniversary of Its Construction
The Golden Hall of Chūson-ji Temple
Period
January 23 – April 14, 2024
Venue
Room T5, Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Tokyo National Museum
Hours
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
* Extended Hours 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays starting February 9.
* Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed
Mondays, February 13
* except for February 12, March 25
Organizers
Tokyo National Museum, Chūson-ji Temple, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc., the Japan Arts Council, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Additional Support
The Tendai School of Buddhism, Iwate Prefecture, and Hiraizumi Town
Sponsors
SGC, MITSUMURA PRINTING Co., Ltd.
General Inquiries
(+81)-50-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Access
Tokyo National Museum
Room T5, Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Ueno Park
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan
Time required from the nearest stations
JR Lines : 10-minute walk from Ueno or Uguisudani Station
Tokyo Metro Lines : 15-minute walk from Ueno or Nezu Station
Keisei Lines : 15-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station
Tokyo National Museum Official Website
https://www.tnm.jp/
Admissions

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Ticket Type Period of Sale Price
Admission Jan. 23 – Apr. 14, 2024 Adults 1,600 yen
University Students 900 yen
High School Students 600 yen
Advance-Purchase Discount Nov. 13, 2023 – Jan. 22, 2024 Adults 1,400 yen
University Students 700 yen
High School Students 500 yen
Pair Pack Discount
Bring a friend or enjoy the exhibition twice! 		Two Adult Tickets 2,600 yen
Admission with Audio Guide All Visitors 1,900 yen
Special Exhibition Ticket Set
Advance-Purchase Discount
Includes tickets for both special exhibitions on view at TNM during the exhibition period
The Artistic Cosmos of Kōetsu Hon'ami (Jan. 16 – Mar. 10)
The Golden Hall of Chūson-ji Temple (Jan. 23 – Apr. 14) 		Nov. 13, 2023 – Jan. 15, 2024 All Visitors 3,000 yen

  • * Free admission for junior high school students and younger. Please present proof of age when entering the museum.
  • * Free admission for persons with disabilities and one caregiver of individuals with disabilities. Please present a certificate of disabilities when entering the museum.
  • * Visitors can view this exhibition without making reservations, but you may be asked to wait if the exhibition is crowded.
  • * You cannot cancel after you have made your purchase.
  • * During the exhibition there will be rotation in which some of the artworks will be replaced with other works.

    • Official Online Ticket (ART PASS）