"The Millennium of The Tale of Genji" Exhibition
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At The Museum of Kyoto
Media: Painting
The Tale of the Genji is a Japanese novel that depicts the joy and pain of love. In 1008, the novel was read in the royal court. This year, the museum celebrates its 20th year of existence along with the millennium of the masterpiece.
The exhibition features paintings that depict scenes from the narrative, and artworks that depict the lifestyle prevalent then.
*Exhibiting at exhibition rooms on 3rd & 4th floors
Schedule
From 2008-04-26 To 2008-06-08
Open 10:00-18:00. Closed on 5/7 (Wed)
Website
http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/ (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥1300, College - High School Students ¥900, Junior High - Elementary School Students ¥500.
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 19:30
Closed on Mondays
Note:Special exhibitions close at 18:00. If Monday is a National Holiday, the museum will be open on Monday but closed the following Tuesday. Closed 12/28-1/3.
Access
3 minute walk from exit 5 at Karasuma-Oike station on the Subway Karasuma line. 7 minute walk from exit 16 at Karasuma station on the Hankyu line.
Address
Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8183
Phone: 075-222-0888 Fax: 075-222-0889
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"The Millennium of The Tale of Genji" Exhibition</a>
Venue: The Museum of Kyoto
Schedule: From 2008-04-26 To 2008-06-08
Open 10:00-18:00. Closed on 5/7 (Wed)
Address: Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8183
Phone: 075-222-0888 Fax: 075-222-0889
