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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. How did these expressions come into being? Through virtual reality, we are able to get a close-up view of the Ashura statue from different angles, something not possible in real life,and in doing so, unravel the mysteries surrounding it. Through magnified visuals on a giant screen, visitors can gain an understanding of the sentiments imbued in the statue and the curious expressions brought to life through the techniques used to create Buddhist sculptures.
[Supervision] Kohfukuji / Hiroaki Kaneko / Kakichi Suzuki
[Production] The Asahi Shimbun Company / TOPPAN Inc.
Date
* Screening schedule and capacity are subject to change.
September 23, 2025 - December 21, 2025
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.
Maximum screening capacity : 90
* 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.)
