Special Exhibition: Beyond the Tough Voyages ― Ganjin-Wajo (Jianzhen) and Monk Yoei from Mino
Ganjin, a high priest in the Tang Dynasty China, finally arrived in Japan in 753 after he went through many hardships, even he lost his eyesight. He is also known for the founder of Toshodaiji Temple.
Ganjin was invited to Japan by two Japanese monks, Yoei and Fusho. It is said that Yoei was born in Mino region. Yoei died in the Tang dynasty while his attempt to invite Ganjin to promote the Buddhism in Japan. Although Yoei’s aspirations were passed on to Ganjin. Ganjin propagated Buddhism in Japan to grassroots level. He made a great contribution to promote Buddhism to Japan and had a great influence on Japanese culture.
This exhibition is not only to introduce the achievements of Ganjin and Yoei, but also the background of Ganjin’s visit to Japan and the Tang culture that Yoei experienced which made a great influence on mainly in Mino region both cultural and Buddhism through Japanese mission to Tang China.
Overview
| Event period |
October 8 (Fri) to November 23 (Tue/Holiday), 2021 Event periods and contents are subject to change or may be cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19. |
|---|---|
| Closed |
Oct 11 (Mon), 18 (Mon), 25 (Mon), Nov 4 (Thu), 8 (Mon), and 15 (Mon) |
| Opening Hours |
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last admission at 4:30 p.m. Note: Open at 10:00 a.m. on Oct 8 (Fri) |
| Venue |
Special exhibition room, 1st floor, Gifu City Museum of History |
| Admission fee |
Day ticket 1,300 yen for people of high school age or older, 650 yen for junior high/elementary school students Advance tickets can be purchased from Gifu City Museum of History, Gifu Newspaper dealers, and Yahoo! JAPAN PassMarket Until Oct 7 (Thu) [The following people by showing ID are exempt from admission fees.] A person who has a physical disability certificate, a mental disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate, a medical recipient certificate for intractable diseases, and one caregiver An elementary or junior high school student in Gifu City A junior high school student or younger on the Family days of Oct 17 (Sun) and Nov 21 (Sun) |
| Event | |
| Organized by |
Beyond the Tough Voyages Exhibition Executive Committee (Gifu City, Gifu Shimbun, Gifu Broadcasting System) |
| Co-Sponsored by |
JA Gifu Co., Ltd., 16 Bank, Ltd., and TOKAI CORPORATION |
| Supported by |
Taguchi Fukujukai Public Interest Incorporated Foundation |
| Special supported by |
Head temple of the Ritsu sect, Toshodaiji Temple |
| Academic cooperation by |
Nara National Museum |
| Sponsored by |
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu City Board of Education |
We take measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Depending on the crowd size, we may restrict the number of admissions. We would appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Main exhibition pieces
- Standing Shuho-o Bosatsu
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Nara period (8th century)
Owned by Toshodaiji TempleExhibition periodFull
- Standing Juichimen Kannon Bosatsu
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Nara period (8th century)
Owned by Toshodaiji TempleExhibition periodFull
- Toseiden emaki
(Illustrated Scrolls of Ganjin-Wajo’s expedition to Japan),
Volume 1 -
Kamakura Period,1298
Owned by Toshodaiji Temple
* There will be a panorama change during the exhibition period
* This scene will be exhibited in the first halfExhibition periodFull
- Toseiden emaki
(Illustrated Scrolls of Ganjin-Wajo’s expedition to Japan),
Volume 3 -
Kamakura Period,1298
Owned by Toshodaiji Temple
* There will be a panorama change during the exhibition period
* This scene will be exhibited from Oct 26 to Nov 3.Exhibition periodLast half
- Golden Light of the Most Victorious Kings Sutra, Volume 5
-
Nara Period, 8th century
Owned by Nara National Museum
* Volume 8 will be displayed from Nov 5 to Nov 23.Exhibition periodOct 8－Nov 3
- Shoku Nihongi (chronicles of Japan,continued) Volume 24
-
Kamakura Period, 13th century
Owned by Hosa Library,City of NagoyaExhibition periodLast half
- Ritual objects buried in consecration of the building site of the Central Golden Hall, Kofukuji Temple
Silver ingots, Glass beads, Hexagonal crystal column, Agate buddhist rosary -
Nara Period, 8th century
Owned by Tokyo National MuseumExhibition periodFull
- Gilt bronze bowl with lions and Karakusa
(Chinese floral)
design -
Nara Period, 8th century
Owned by Gokokushiji TempleExhibition periodFull
“Toshodaiji Temple”
You can see the original interior colors inside Kondo (Golden Hall) and story of “TOSEIDEN EMAKI” in VR.
Production and Copyright by: TOPPAN INC./TBS
Supported by Toshodaiji Temple
Closed on November 3 (Wed/holiday) due to the event (lecture) at the museum.
Events (Lecture)
Lecture “Talks about Yoei who invited Ganjin-Wajo by showing the Toseiden emaki (Illustrated Scrolls of Ganjin-Wajo's expedition to Japan)”
We closed the application in order to have reached its capacity.
Taichi Ishida, chief steward of the head temple of the Ritsu sect, Toshodaiji Temple
November 3 (Wed/Holiday), 2021 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Auditorium of Gifu City Museum of History
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For admission, call the Gifu City Museum of History during the period from Oct 1 (Fri) to Oct 31 (Sun). Admissions will be stopped once the number of people reach its capacity.
The lecture is free. Please note that present the special exhibition ticket is needed (valid on the day of issue only).
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