THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
October 28, 2024 at 08:00 JST
Kongo-in temple in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture (Provided by the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association)
KYOTO--Cultural treasures usually off-limits to the public are unveiled at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines and other facilities across the ancient capital as part of a fall exhibition.
The event is hosted by the Kyoto Heritage Preservation Association. The Asahi Shimbun offers special cooperation.
In addition to previously announced venues, 10 temples in the northern prefecture and a temple in the city's Ukyo Ward will participate. The event covers a total of 28 locations that are home to many assets designated as either national treasures or important cultural properties.
The 17 landmarks in the city scheduled to open to the public at varying time frames throughout Oct. 26 to Dec. 8 are spread across seven of Kyoto's 11 wards.
Farthest north are Kamigamojinja shrine in Kita Ward and Shimogamojinja shrine in Sakyo Ward while next door are Rokuo-in temple and Donke-in Monzeki convent in Ukyo Ward.
Toward the center of the city in Kamigyo Ward sits Daihoonji temple, Rozanji temple and Reizeike, the former residence of the Reizei family.
Higashiyama Ward is home to Chion-in temple's Sanmon gate and its Ohojo and Kohojo guesthouses, Yasakajinja shrine, Chishaku-in temple and Sennyuji temple's Shariden hall.
Further east in Yamashina Ward, visitors can find Amidaji, Zuishin-in, Kajuji and Gankeiji temples.
Toji temple's Kodo hall and five-story pagoda in Minami Ward round off the list.
Meanwhile, 11 venues across the northern prefecture will be open to the public from Nov. 14 to 24.
They include Komyoji temple, which is known for the Niomon gate, and Ankokuji and Shorekiji temples in Ayabe.
Fukuchiyama's Kannonji and Tenneiji temples, Miyazu's Chionji temple and Enjoji temple in Kyotango are also taking part, as are Maizuru's Matsunoodera, Kongo-in and Taneji temples.
Visitors should note that Urashimajinja shrine in Ine has a slightly earlier participation period and will be open from Nov. 4-14.
There are slight differences in exhibition schedule at individual facilities.
Admission costs 1,000 yen ($6.70) for adults and 500 yen for junior and senior high school students per location. Fees differ at some locations.
Revenue from the exhibition will be used to repair and preserve cultural properties.
For details, visit the association’s official website at (http://www.kobunka.com/tokubetsu/index.html).
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