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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 Sengu(The gods enshrined in the shrine are also enshrined in other shrines, etc.)transitionDepressionThe following was done:
 We will introduce the Sengu (relocation of the shrine) and exhibit the treasures that have been passed down within the shrine. NyNyuu MyoMyo-shin Jin AndKariba KaribaMyojinMyojin These gods have been incorporated into the world of Buddhism, including those of Mount Koya. DaDaKiKiNiNiTenTen These heavenly beings have also been worshipped in various parts of Japan.HachiHachi manMan-shin 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]
Important Cultural Property: Standing Statue of Bishamonten, Shōchi-in Temple
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