National Treasure

Discover the National Treasure artifacts from the sutra mounds at Kyōgamine, Mount Asakuma in Ise, Japan. Line-engraved Amida mirrors, bronze sutra tubes, and Heian-period scrolls reveal the hidden Buddhist devotion of Shinto shrine priests.

Explore the 7th-century Sūfukuji Temple reliquary treasures at Kyoto National Museum - nested gold and silver containers with Buddha's relics that reveal Emperor Tenji's lost capital and early Japanese Buddhism's international connections.

Discover the gilt-bronze epitaph of Ishikawa no Toshitari, a National Treasure of Japan dating to 762 CE. This exquisite Nara period funerary inscription reveals the life of a Soga clan nobleman and offers rare insight into ancient Japanese burial customs.

Explore the extraordinary National Treasure Tachi Mei Sukekata, one of only four surviving masterpieces by the Ko-Bizen swordsmith. Learn about this 800-year-old treasure's significance, viewing opportunities, and alternative sword collections in Tokyo.

Discover the 800-year-old Peacock-patterned Kei, a National Treasure at Usa Shrine in Oita. This bronze Buddhist chime embodies Japan's unique religious synthesis and Kamakura period artistry.

Discover Japan's National Treasure buried in 1103 AD - Buddhist artifacts meant to survive until Maitreya's arrival 5.67 billion years later. Explore the fascinating story of medieval Japanese monks who created the ultimate time capsule at Shitori Shrine in Tottori.

Discover the Bronze Epitaph of Funashi Ōgo, Japan's oldest dated epitaph (668 CE). This National Treasure reveals the life of an immigrant official who served three emperors. Learn about its historical significance, where to see it at Mitsui Memorial Museum, and explore the ancient burial site in Kashiwara, Osaka.

Discover the 715 CE bronze fukubachi from Awahara Temple, a Japanese National Treasure preserving the precise founding story of an 8th-century Buddhist temple. This remarkable artifact with its 15-line inscription offers visitors insights into early Japanese Buddhism, imperial patronage, and Nara period craftsmanship.

Discover the King of Na Gold Seal at Fukuoka City Museum, a 2,000-year-old National Treasure that proves Japan's earliest diplomatic relations with China. Learn about its discovery on Shikanoshima Island and its profound historical significance.

Explore 80,000 National Treasures from Okinoshima, the sacred "Island Where God Dwells." Discover ancient ritual artifacts, Persian glass, and golden rings that reveal Japan's maritime heritage and international connections from the 4th-9th centuries.

Discover the Copper Plate Lotus Sutra, a 12th-century National Treasure inscribed on copper plates, found in Mount Kubote's sacred cave and now exhibited at Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu.

Discover the magnificent collection of 80,000 National Treasures from Okinoshima's ritual sites, including Persian glass, Chinese ceramics, and golden artifacts that reveal 500 years of ancient East Asian maritime exchange at this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Discover the magnificent National Treasure artifacts from Miyajidake Kofun, featuring golden horse gear, a 2.8m ceremonial sword, and over 300 precious items. Visit the shrine's famous Path of Light phenomenon and explore Japan's second-largest stone chamber tomb.

Experience the 750-year-old Konrenji Midado, a National Treasure showcasing unique residential-style Buddhist architecture from the Kamakura period. Located in peaceful Nishio City, this hidden gem offers authentic Japanese cultural immersion away from tourist crowds.

Discover the magnificent Niomon Gate of Ishiteji Temple, a 1318 National Treasure in Matsuyama. This architectural masterpiece features Important Cultural Property guardian statues and serves as the gateway to Temple 51 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Experience 1300 years of Buddhist history just 15 minutes from Dogo Onsen.

Discover the Omodaka-odoshi Yoroi, Japan's oldest surviving ō-yoroi (great armor) from the Heian period, designated a National Treasure and displayed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, Ehime Prefecture.

Discover the Kinjū Budō Kyō, a Tang Dynasty bronze mirror designated as a National Treasure of Japan. Housed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island along the Shimanami Kaido, this exquisite masterpiece showcases the cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Road.

Discover the National Treasure Botan Karakusa-mon Hyōgo-gusari Tachi Koshirae, a Kamakura-period sword mounting with exquisite peony carvings, housed at Oyamazumi Shrine on Omishima Island, Ehime.

Discover Japan's National Treasure, the Tanto sword crafted by Yukihiro in 1350. Learn about this rare masterpiece at Tsuchiura City Museum, its historical significance during the Kanno Disturbance, and experience 675 years of samurai culture.

Discover the National Treasure Main Hall and Worship Hall of Kibitsu Shrine in Okayama, featuring Japan's only Kibitsu-zukuri architecture, the Momotaro legend, a 360m covered corridor, and the mystical Narukama divination ritual.