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The Nara National Museum, located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art. The museum, which was established over 100 years ago, retains its original building, and is joined by a new wing that is connected to the original building by an underground passage.
Both wings display the museum's permanent collection, which includes Buddhist statues, paintings, scrolls and ceremonial objects mainly from Japan. The new wing also houses temporary exhibitions, including annual exhibitions of treasures from the Todaiji Temple in autumn. A ticket to the museum gives access to both wings, and English explanations are available throughout the museum.
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How to get there
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The Nara National Museum is located in Nara Park, a 15 minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station or a 30 minute walk from JR Nara Station. Alternatively, it can be reached by bus from either station. Get off at the Himuro Shrine/National Museum bus stop next to the museum.
How to get to and around Nara
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Hours and Fees
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| Hours: | 9:30 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays from April through October and on various holidays throughout the year); Admission ends 30 minutes before closing | | Closed: | Mondays (or the following Tueday if Monday is a national holiday) | | Admission: | 500 yen (includes admission to both wings of the museum) |
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Travel Community
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Popularity of Nara National Museum:
Users who have been to Nara: 1373
Users who have been to Nara National Museum: 3810th of 14 most visited sights in Nara.
349th of 591 most visited sights nationwide.
Ratings for Nara National Museum:
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Tours and Packages
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Nara Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Nara and surroundings.
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