Original ancestry of Japanese manga“Choju-Jinbutsu-giga”

Japan’s famous national treasure! ! Let’s go and see it!!

Picture scrolls “Choju-Jinbutsu-giga”
It is one of the most famous National treasure in Japan.
This National treasures is owned by Kouzanji temple in Kyoto.　
http://www.kosanji.com
Even Japanese people rarely have the chance to see it.
Rabbits, monkeys, frogs and other animals are personified.
It is said to be the oldest Manga (cartoon) in Japan.

Special exhibition

“Priest Myoe’s dreams and Kouzanji-temple

21st.March – 6th.May.2019

hours 10:00 – 17:00 (last admission 16:30)

Nakanoshima Kosetu Museum of Art in Osaka

I visited Nakanoshima Kosetu Museum of Art.
This Museum is in the center of Osaka city.
They have a very nice collection of Japanese antiques.
Picture scrolls, Tea things, ceramics, etc

Admission

Adults	900 yen
High school university	500 yen
Elementary school Junior high school	200 yen

 

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