National Treasure: The Ashura Statue of Kohfukuji Temple​

*We anticipate congestion just before the entrance time.
Please purchase tickets as early as possible, well in advance of the show time.

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National Treasure: The Ashura Statue of Kohfukuji Temple

The Ashura Statue: Interpreting its Form and the Sentiment Imbued in it by Empress Kōmyō

The Ashura statue’s expressions convey an enigmatic sadness and strength, drawing viewers in with their mysterious charm. Through virtual reality, we are able to get a close-up view of the Ashura statue from different angles and in doing so, unravel the mysteries surrounding it.

September 23, 2025 - December 21, 2025

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About us

Journey through Time and Space to Discover Cultures with VR

TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater is a space to experience new ways of appreciating cultural assets with VR (virtual reality). You can feel as if you were actually traveling through a time in history with ultra-high definition 4K images, a large screen that projects cultural assets vividly, and a live session guided by a navigator. Please enjoy discovering new allure of cultural assets.

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Visitors information

  • open （12:00／13:00／14:00／15:00／16:00）
  • open （11:00／12:00／13:00／14:00／15:00／16:00）
  • closed
  • today

Screening schedule

Wed, Thu, Fri
12:00／13:00／14:00／15:00／16:00

Sat, Sun, Holidays
11:00／12:00／13:00／14:00／15:00／16:00
* Running time : about 35 min.

* Screening times are subject to change.

* Admission starts 5 minutes prior to screening.

* You may not enter/exit mid-way through the program.

* We anticipate congestion just before the entrance time. Please purchase tickets as early as possible, well in advance of the show time.(Tickets must be purchased on the day of viewing.)

Fees

High school students and above 600yen
Elementary and middle school students 300yen

Preschoolers / people with disabilities and their caretakers

FREE

* One-time fee per screening

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Access

Tokyo National Museum
B1 floor of the Toyokan
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-8712, Japan

  • (JR Line) 10 minutes from Ueno or Uguisudani Station
  • (Ginza or Hibiya Tokyo Metro Line) 15 minutes from Ueno Station
  • (Chiyoda Tokyo Metro Line) 15 minutes from Nezu Station
  • (Keisei Line) 15 minutes from Keisei Ueno Station