Facility:
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Ryukoku Museum
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Address
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117 Nishinakasujidori Shomen Sagaru Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
600-8399
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Phone:
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+81-75-351-2500
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FAX:
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+81-75-351-2577
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Hours:
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10:00-17:00 (Last entry: 16:30)
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Closed:
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Every Monday, open when Monday is a holiday (closed on Tuesday)
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About the Ryukoku Museum:
Opened in April 5th 2011, the Ryukoku Museum holds and exhibits a wide variety of cultural artifacts from India to Asia and Japan. The purpose is to deepen the public's understanding of Buddhist culture as well as advancing academic research conducted by Ryukoku University and communicating their achievements to public.
Notable Collection:
Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.
Exhibit: Shinran Shonin and Shin Buddhism" which introduces the teachings of Shinran Shonin, the development of Shin Buddhism and the history of Honganji as well as the history of Rukoku University.
Bezeklik Cave Temples Restoration Exhibits: The display of wall paintings that were depicted in the Number 15 Cave (German Expedition Number 4 Cave) of the Bezeklik Cave Temples in their actual sizes.
Visiting the Museum:
Permanent Exhibits Admission Fee
Note: Seniors: 65 years old and older. Fees in parentheses () are group rates.
Floor Map: Please go to the "Visiting the Museum | Visiting the Museum & Museum Map " section on their webpage.
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