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Spring in Osaka: Special Feature: National Treasure Tour 2026

From Wednesday, April 1st to Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, 23 locations in Osaka Prefecture will be open to the public to view arts and crafts, buildings, and other items, including 18 national treasures and 61 important cultural properties.

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    Kanshinji Temple National Treasure and Principal Image, Nyoirin Kannon Statue, Unveiled

    Kawachi History / culture

    In addition to the public unveiling of the principal image of the temple, the Nyoirin Kannon statue, which is said to be the greatest work of esoteric Buddhist art from the Heian period, there will also be a special exhibition of important cultural properties such as the large silk-painted Zuikyu statue.

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    Special exhibition of the national treasure, dry lacquer Thousand-Armed Kannon statue, at Kuzuiji Temple

    Kawachi History / culture

    The Thousand-Armed Kannon statue (National Treasure), the principal image enshrined in the main hall, will be unveiled to the public. It has 1,041 arms, literally meaning "a thousand hands" and "a thousand eyes," making it a masterpiece of Tenpyo sculpture.

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    Special Exhibition The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka "MOCO Collection Omnibus - First Public Exhibition and Long-awaited Public Exhibition - PART 2"

    Osaka City Art

    The museum is always open to the public to see the Chinese and Korean ceramics of the Ataka Collection, and two national treasures, the Flying Celadon Vase and the Oil Drop Tenmoku Tea Bowl, will be on display at the Collection Exhibition starting on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

    Photo: Tobi Celadon Vase (National Treasure)

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    Fujita Museum of Art Special Exhibition "Wataru - Coveted Imported Goods"

    Osaka CityArtHistory and History / culture

    The Fujita Museum regularly hosts three different exhibitions, one of which is "Wataru - Coveted Imported Goods," which runs from April to June and will feature the National Treasure "Yohen Tenmoku Tea Bowl."
    The national treasure "Yohen Tenmoku Tea Bowl" on display is one of only three bowls in existence in the world, made during the Southern Song Dynasty in China.

    Photo: Yohen Tenmoku tea bowl (National Treasure)

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    Shitennoji Spring Treasure Exhibition

    Osaka City History / culture

    The stone torii plaque, Yakushi Nyorai statue, and Amida Nyorai statue, which are all important cultural properties on display in the Treasure Museum, will be on display during the Spring Treasure Exhibition.

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    Daijobo Special Opening

    Osaka City History / culture

    The second Gozentate Honzon statue from the front in the photo is the Bishamonten statue, an Important Cultural Property (formerly a National Treasure). For a few days around May 10th, the secret Gozentate Honzon will also be open to the public, allowing visitors to admire the rare sight of the four Bishamonten statues lined up in front of and behind each other.

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    Minase Shrine Tea House and Guest Hall Open to the Public

    Hokusetsu History / culture

    The tea house (Toshinseki), an Important Cultural Property [formerly a National Treasure], has been open to the public since October 2025 (advance reservations required), but the interior of the reception hall, also an Important Cultural Property [formerly a National Treasure], will be specially opened to the public in conjunction with the after-sales campaign.
    Photo: Teahouse [Important Cultural Property]

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    Shishikutsuji Temple: Special Exhibition of the National Treasure Wooden Seated Yakushi Nyorai Statue

    Kawachi History / culture

    In conjunction with the Osaka Destination Campaign After Campaign to be held from April to June 2026, the National Treasure Seated Yakushi Nyorai statue will be open to the public for two days without prior reservations.

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    Amanosan Kongoji Temple Spring Special Opening of National Treasures

    Kawachi History / culture

    The three statues in the main hall (Mahavairocana, Acala, and Gozanze) that are over 2 meters tall will be on special display in April, and the highly original "Sun, Moon, and Four Seasons Landscape Screen" will be on special display in May.

    Photo (1st): Triad [National Treasure]
    Photo (2): Sun, Moon, and Four Seasons Landscape Screen [National Treasure]

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    Special Opening of the Yoshimura Family Residence, an Important Cultural Property

    Kawachi History / culture

    In addition to the outer garden and earthen floor, the interior of the residence, which is not open to the public during the autumn opening, will be open to the public in conjunction with the after-sales campaign. You can get a close look at the Momoyama period Shoin-style architecture that remains in the guest rooms, which are the highlight of this building.

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    Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine Treasure Museum Special Opening

    Kawachi History / culture

    A national treasure said to be a favorite item of Sugawara no Michizane
    At Domyoji Tenmangu Shrine, which is worshipped as the god of learning, three of the six national treasures believed to be relics of Sugawara no Michizane will be on display in the treasure museum.

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    Special exhibition of the Takaya Renpaijin Tombstone at the Eifuku-ji Temple Treasure Museum

    Kawachi History / culture

    Temple associated with Prince Shotoku
    This famous temple is home to the tombs of Prince Shotoku and three other people. The Takaya Renhihito gravestone will be on special display.

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