Two Panel Folding Screen, Painted Gold on Paper with a

Discover the National Treasure "Pine and Flowers on Gold Ground" two-panel folding screen by the Hasegawa Tohaku school at Chishakuin Temple in Kyoto. A masterpiece of Momoyama-period gold-leaf painting.

Wooden Seated Statues of the Five Wisdom Buddhas

Discover the Five Wisdom Buddhas (Gochi Nyorai) of Anshoji Temple—Japan's oldest complete set of esoteric Buddhist sculptures, designated a National Treasure in 2019. Now viewable at Kyoto National Museum.

Artifacts Excavated from Inariyama Tumulus in Musashi,

Explore the dramatic discovery of Japan's oldest readable text - 115 gold-inlaid characters hidden for centuries on an ancient sword. Visit the Sakitama Museum near Tokyo to see authentic 5th-century artifacts that proved Japan's early unification.

Bronze Bell Excavated from the Kamo Iwakura Site in Shimane

Discover the 39 bronze bells (dotaku) unearthed from the Kamo Iwakura Site in Shimane — the largest single-site find in Japan. A National Treasure revealing the mysteries of ancient Izumo.

Sword (Gold Inlaid Masamune Hon a Ou Seal / Owned by Honda

Discover Nakatsukasa Masamune, a National Treasure katana forged by Japan's legendary swordsmith Masamune, once owned by the invincible samurai Honda Tadakatsu. See it at Tokyo National Museum.

Sarashina Diary (written by Fujiwara Teika) / with a Booklet

Discover the Sarashina Nikki, a National Treasure manuscript hand-copied by Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century—the oldest and only surviving source of this Heian-era woman's memoir, housed at the Museum of the Imperial Collections in Tokyo.

Mourning Book〈Original Site Wang Xizhi〉

Discover the Sōranjō (Mourning Disorder Letter), a National Treasure of Japan preserving the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi, the greatest calligrapher in Chinese history. Learn about this Tang Dynasty masterpiece at the Museum of the Imperial Collections, Tokyo.

Sword〈Meikunokuni〉

Discover the National Treasure tachi signed Hisakuni, a masterpiece of Kamakura-period swordsmithing by the legendary Awataguchi Hisakuni. Learn about its history, artistry, and how to see it at the Tokyo National Museum.

Tachi (inscribed Masatsune)

Discover the National Treasure Tachi signed Masatsune, a Heian-period Japanese sword by the legendary Ko-Bizen school. Housed at the Tokyo National Museum, this blade exemplifies the pinnacle of early Japanese sword craftsmanship.

Collection of Japanese and Chinese Poems (cloud Paper)

Discover the Wakan Rōeishū (Cloud Paper), a National Treasure of Japan housed at the Museum of the Imperial Collections. This 11th-century calligraphic masterpiece on indigo cloud-patterned paper beautifully unites Chinese poetry and Japanese waka.

Carved Mirror Images of the Shaka Triad and Other Statues

Discover the Line-Engraved Mirror with Shaka Triad (Senkoku Shaka Sanzon-tō Kyōzō), a Heian-period National Treasure featuring nine Buddhist deities in exquisite line engraving. Housed at the Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum in Kyoto.

Artifacts Excavated from Fujinoki Tomb in Nara Prefecture

Discover the Fujinoki Kofun artifacts, a National Treasure collection of 12,000+ items including gilt-bronze saddle fittings, crowns, and shoes from a 6th-century royal tomb near Horyuji Temple in Nara, Japan.

Excavated Items from the Hirahara Square Moat Tomb in

Explore the National Treasure artifacts from the Hirabaru rectangular moated tomb in Itoshima, Fukuoka — including Japan's largest bronze mirrors (46.5 cm), 40 ancient mirrors, and treasures linked to the legendary kingdom of Ito from the Yayoi period.

Aoi Aso Shrine

Discover Aoi Aso Shrine, Japan's first thatched-roof national treasure with over 1200 years of history. Experience the unique Momoyama-style architecture, vibrant festivals, and surrounding hot springs in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto.

Jodo-Ji Temple Pagoda

Discover the breathtaking Jodo-ji Tahoto pagoda, one of Japan's three finest multi-story pagodas. This 700-year-old National Treasure in Onomichi showcases exquisite Kamakura period architecture with vermillion beauty.

Jodo-Ji Temple Main Hall

Discover the National Treasure Jodo-ji Main Hall in Onomichi, a 14th-century architectural marvel blending Japanese, Chinese, and Indian Buddhist styles. Explore this historic temple with panoramic Seto Inland Sea views.

Fudoin Temple Main Hall

Discover Fudoin Kondo, Hiroshima's only National Treasure building - a magnificent 16th-century Zen Buddhist hall that miraculously survived the atomic bombing and showcases Japan's finest medieval architectural heritage.

Myoo-in Five-Storied Pagoda

Discover the Myōō-in Five-Story Pagoda in Fukuyama, Hiroshima — a National Treasure built in 1348 by ordinary citizens. Learn about its stunning murals, floating central pillar, and the Shingon Buddhist heritage that makes it one of Japan's most remarkable medieval structures.

Myooin Main Hall

Discover Myōōin Hondō, a National Treasure main hall built in 1321 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima. Japan's oldest surviving eclectic-style (Setchūyō) Buddhist architecture blending Japanese, Chinese, and Indian building traditions.

Black Leather Armor (helmet, Large Sleeves)

Discover the National Treasure Black Leather-Threaded Domaru Armor at Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima. This 14th-century samurai armor represents the evolution of Japanese military technology and the spiritual connection between warriors and sacred sites.