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MIHO MUSEUM

5.4

4.6/568 Reviews

Museums

Themed exhibition halls

Opening hours: September 20 10:00-17:00 (admission ends at 16:00)

Rei_大阪:“▪️▫️MIHO Pei's Peach Blossom Spring▪️▫️ ——▪️▫️ The world-renowned architect Pei, who designed the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, designed the MIHO Art Museum. The design concept comes from Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Spring" (I recited it a lot when I was in school and cried) The natural landscape around the building is well preserved, and 80% of the entire building is hidden underground, blending emotions with the scenery. While appreciating art works, you can also feel the natural scenery. More people come here because of Pei's architecture than the collections. I'll tell you that LV's fashion show was held here in a certain year. Please search for the beautiful photos yourself🔍 ——▪️INFO▫️ ▪️【Tickets】1300yen/person ▪️【Business hours】10:00-16:00 (during the epidemic) Reservations must be made in advance, and credit card payments can be made directly on the official website or reservations can be made by phone to purchase tickets on site. Closed on Mondays. ▪️【Food】There are two restaurants (restaurant Peach Valley/cafe Pine View). The cafe and restaurant in the museum provide food without pesticides, fertilizers, or additives. You can drink coffee and afternoon tea to enjoy the scenery. But when we went there on the weekend, it was sold out. I will go there next time with a little regret~ ▪️【Travel】You can drive yourself for a round trip, and there are many free parking lots in the museum. It is a half-hour drive from "Mitsui Outlet Shopping City (Shiga Ryuo Store)". You can continue shopping after visiting. ▪️【Design】The geometric design space made of glass is naturally lit through large floor-to-ceiling windows, giving the illusion of being surrounded by nature. I feel that the ticket here is worth it [snickering] ▪️【Works】The museum is divided into north and south exhibition halls. The north exhibition hall (2F) is a special exhibition area, and the works on display are generally limited in time. The south exhibition hall (1F, B1F) is the world's ancient art. ▪️【Recommendation】It is recommended to go during the cherry blossom season. The road leading to the art museum is full of cherry blossoms, and the tunnel will also be reflected in pink, just like being in a paradise. ——▪️▫️ 【Recall】 When the forest ends and the water source comes out, there is a mountain. There is a small opening in the mountain. It seems as if there is light. I left the boat and entered through the opening. It was very narrow at first, but it was passable. After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly became clear.....”

Byodo-in Temple

5.9

4.7/5284 Reviews

Historic buildings

Open tomorrow at 08:45-17:30 (admission ends at 17:15)

一直在路上的猫:“It is a temple garden with a pond and spring boat tour style in the Heian period. It is a must-see when visiting Uji. The ticket is 600 yen, and the ticket for the Hoshokan alone is 300 yen more, but you have to wait for 50 people every 20 minutes to enter, and you are not allowed to take photos inside. So I didn't go into the Hoshokan. • Historical evolution: During the Zhenguan period, Minamoto Ryū opened a villa, and many emperors built villas here afterwards. In 998, Fujiwara Michinaga got this place and rebuilt the garden house. In 1052, Fujiwara Yorimichi rebuilt it into Byodoin, and in 1062, the house was abandoned for a temple. After the 12th century, the Hokke Hall and the Five Halls were successively built. In 1336, most of the courtyard was destroyed by war, and it was gradually rebuilt. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1994. • Architectural features: Byodoin is centered on the Aji Pond. The Phoenix Hall is located on an island in the pond, forming a complete axis layout with the ruins of the small imperial palace on the east bank. This layout has had a profound impact on buildings such as Toba Imperial Villa and Hojuji Temple in Kyoto. The Phoenix Hall is in the Tang Dynasty style, with a symmetrical central axis in the plane and elevation, both resembling a phoenix. The Central Golden Hall and the Wing Corridor Building have overlapping brackets, high eaves, and a phoenix carved on the main ridge, as if a phoenix spreads its wings. It is regarded as a classic of ancient architecture. ◦ Phoenix Hall: The official name is "Amitabha Hall". Because there is a golden bronze phoenix statue on the roof, it has been called "Phoenix Hall" since the Edo period. It combines national treasures such as painting, architecture, crafts and sculptures in one hall. The design concept imitates the Pure Land of Paradise. The plane resembles the flying shape of a phoenix. The main hall is the phoenix body, the left and right corridors are the phoenix wings, and the back corridor is the phoenix tail. The hall enshrines the seated statue of "Amitabha Tathagata Buddha", and the walls are painted with the Eight Phases of Sakyamuni, the Nine Pure Land Transformations, and the Cloud Offerings. ◦ Guanyin Hall: Built in the 13th century, the hall enshrines the statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva. It was rebuilt from the ruins of a Buddhist temple in the Kamakura period and is an important cultural property of Byodo-in Temple. ◦ Bell Tower: There is a three-ton bronze bell inside, which is a rare national treasure of Japan. ◦ Hosho-kan: It is a museum that displays the treasures of Byodo-in Temple. The museum displays a Heian-era Buddhist bell, the original Phoenix Chiwen, 26 cloud-supporting Bodhisattva statues, Heian-era sculptures headed by the Eleven-faced Guanyin, and a reproduction of the colorful decorations inside the Phoenix Hall.”