National Treasures of Yamanashi
山 梨 県 の 国 宝Yamanashi’s national treasures — properties designated kokuhō for their exceptional value to the nation.
Discover Seihakuji Temple, home to one of only two National Treasure buildings in Yamanashi. Explore the 1415 Zen-style Buddha Hall with unique interior paintings and the historic Edo-period priests' quarters surrounded by beautiful plum blossoms.
Discover Daizenji Main Hall (Yakushido), a National Treasure in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. This 13th-century Buddhist temple is the oldest wooden building in the Kanto region, home to grape-bearing Buddha statues, temple-made wine, and over 1,300 years of history.
Explore the National Treasure "Summer Mountain Landscape," a 12th-century Song Dynasty masterpiece housed at Tokyo National Museum. Learn about its journey from Imperial China to Mt. Minobu's Kuon-ji Temple, and discover the spiritual beauty of this UNESCO-worthy destination in Yamanashi, Japan.
Experience the Kozakura-odoshi armor, sole survivor of the mythical Genji Eight Armors. This National Treasure opens to public viewing just 1-2 days annually at Yamanashi's Sugata Shrine, revealing exquisite Heian craftsmanship and Takeda clan heritage.
A 13th-century portrait of Bodhidharma in red robes, this Kōgaku-ji scroll bears an inscription by Rankei Dōryū and ranks among Japan's earliest ink paintings.
More from Yamanashi
Yamanashi’s registered properties across designations, with featured heritage and travel notes.
The complete kokuhō catalogue — browse by prefecture, period, and category.
Nationwide jūyō bunkazai — architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and documents.