We are pleased to announce the Spring 2026 Special Exhibition, "Tracing the Gods of Koyasan in Connection with the Shrine's Relocation."
2026-04-08
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Spring 2026 Special Exhibition: "Tracing the Gods of Koyasan in Connection with the Shrine's Relocation Ceremony"
Dates: April 18 (Sat) - July 5 (Sun)
First period April 18 (Sat) - May 31 (Sun)
Second period June 2(Tue) ~July 5(Sun)
Open all day
July 2025, the first time in 21 years for the shrine at Danjogaran in Koyasan Sengu (The gods enshrined in the shrine are also enshrined in other shrines, etc.)transitionThe following was done:
We will introduce the Sengu (relocation of the shrine) and exhibit the treasures that have been passed down within the shrine. Nyu Myo-shin AndKariba Myojin These gods have been incorporated into the world of Buddhism, including those of Mount Koya. DaKiNiTen These heavenly beings have also been worshipped in various parts of Japan.Hachiman-shin We will also be introducing cultural assets related to the gods, so please take this opportunity to see them.
Main exhibits
Important Cultural Property: Statue of Bishamonten, Kōdai-in Temple (Early Period)
Important Cultural Property Benzaiten Picture Hojoin (Late Period)
Undesignated: Statue of Kobo Daishi, Kongobu-ji Temple
Undesignated Four Shrines Myojin Statue Kongobu-ji Temple
Undesignated: Four Shrines Deity Statues, Depicting the Deities Going to Defend Against the Mongol Invasions, Kongōbu-ji Temple
Unspecified 30th God Statue Shino-in Temple
Unspecified Statue of Daikichiten Sakuraike-in Temple
Important Cultural Property Bishamonten Standing Statue Shochiin Temple
Unspecified: Standing statue of Sanbo Kojin in a shrine, Kongobu-ji Temple
Important Cultural Property: Bugaku Costumes, Ban-e Robe (Light Blue) Kongobu-ji Temple
National Treasure: Confession of the Daimyojin Shrines of Niu-Takano (Continued Treasure Collection No. 56) Kongobu-ji Temple (Early Period)
National Treasure: Sutra of the Supreme King of Golden Light, written in gold on purple paper, Ryukoin Temple (exhibits are rotated between the first and second halves of the exhibition)
National Treasure, Fine Print Golden Light Sutra, Ryukoin Temple (Late Period)
Statue of the Four Shrines Myojin (depicting the deities going to defend against the Mongol invasions), Kongobu-ji Temple
National Treasure: Purple Paper with Gold Lettering, Golden Light Sutra, Ryukoin Temple [Replaced in the first and second periods]



