Byodo-in Temple was registered as Japan’s fifth UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto,” and nearly 30 years have passed since then.

This year, with the opening of the World Expo in the Osaka and Kansai region, many visitors from around the world will visit Japan and will encounter new cultural and scientific innovations while also exploring historic sites that form the foundation of these advancements.

This exhibition highlights the idea that cultural properties are not only a shared heritage of humanity but have also been regarded as sacred objects of exploration through travel, pilgrimages, special temple exhibitions, and expos throughout Japanese history. Featuring previously unseen materials, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover these traditions.

Through encounters with cultural heritage, we hope to inspire new values that transcend national boundaries.

Exhibition period: August 29th (Fri.) – December 14th (Sun.), 2025 *Open every day during the exhibition period.

Venue: Byodoin Museum Hoshokan (116 Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto)

Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Byodoin Museum Hoshokan)

Admission: Admission fee for Byodoin Temple is required

Adults: 700 yen, Junior High and High School Students: 400 yen, Elementary School Students: 300 yen

Sponsored by: Byodoin Temple

The Painting Dipicting the Grounds of Byodoin Temple in the Edo Period

The Copy of Sutras Indiscribed on the Murals of the Phenix Hall Made in the Edo Period

KEKO: The one of Buddhist Imprements Used in the Buddhist Ceremonies