A Glimpse of Tang Dynasty Elegance at the Shoso-in Exhibition (2) π
π² Shosoin Exhibition πΏ Todai-ji Temple is a famous spot in Nara, but the Shosoin, located to its northwest, is not open to the public. πΈ Every year, during the driest season in autumn, a two-week period is chosen to collaborate with the Nara National Museum to hold the Shosoin Exhibition. During this time, the exterior of the Shosoin granary itself is also open for viewing. πΌ However, each year's Shosoin Exhibition only displays a very small portion of the entire collection. πΈ The 76th Shosoin Exhibition in 2024, held from October 26 to November 11, had an adult ticket price of 2000 yen. If you happened to be in Nara during that time, you would have seen these posters everywhere! π’ π What's the Experience Like? π Due to copyright reasons, many exhibitions in Japan do not allow photography. πΈ The number of visitors is relatively high for such limited-time exhibitions. However, since there is a ticket threshold for specific dates, the crowd density is much lower compared to many high-traffic museums in other countries, making it a more comfortable experience. π πΈ I noticed that many Japanese visitors bring small binoculars to the exhibition to see details that are not visible to the naked eye. I think that's a great idea and adds to the experience! π΅οΈββοΈ π Nara National Museum ποΈ #NationalBeautyAndFragrance πΈ#TangDynastyAesthetics π¨
