{"id":109409,"date":"2018-04-25T17:17:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T08:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=109409&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-04-26T11:11:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T02:11:14","slug":"visit-the-kyushu-national-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/visit-the-kyushu-national-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Kyushu National Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Understanding the formation of Japanese culture from an Asian historical perspective<\/strong>
\nA 10-minute walk from Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station, the Kyushu National Museum, with its gently curved exterior, was designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. In addition to exhibition spaces and a large hall, the museum features a cafe, shop, seminar rooms and storage area. Much of the natural scenery around the building has been preserved and each season provides a fresh experience.<\/p>\n

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\nArchitecture<\/strong>: The environmentally friendly building uses solar and thermal energy.<\/p>\n

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\nOpen cafe<\/strong>: Enjoy drinks and sweets in a spacious, sunlit atmosphere. (10:30~17:00, Fri. & Sat.: ~20:00)<\/p>\n

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\nMuseum shop<\/strong>: Boasting a wide variety of original products.<\/p>\n

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\nRainbow Tunnel<\/strong>: A long escalator and passage linking Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the museum.<\/p>\n

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\nTea ceremony<\/strong>: Experience Japanese culture at the Homan-tei and Kicho-an tea ceremony rooms.<\/p>\n

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\nGarden<\/strong>: Enjoy seasonal views from the footpaths.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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3F Special Exhibition Gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

5\/19 (Sat.) ~ 7\/16 (Mon., hol.)<\/strong>
\nB\u00fchrle Collection<\/a>
\nImpressionist Masterpieces from the E. G. Buehrle Collection, Zurich (Switzerland)<\/p>\n

10\/2 (Tue.) ~ 12\/9 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nOkura Collection<\/p>\n

1\/29\/19 (Tue.) ~ 3\/24\/19 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nDaigoji Temple: A Shingon Esoteric Buddhist Universe in Kyoto<\/p>\n

4F Cultural Exchange Exhibition \u3000<\/strong><\/h3>\n

4\/10 (Tue.) ~ 6\/3 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nRich World of Tea Ceremony VIII: Hakata Bunrin and the Tea Utensils Handed Down in the Kuroda Family<\/p>\n

7\/3 (Tue.) ~ 9\/2 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nThousand-Armed Kannon (Sahasrabhuja) and Followers in Ninnaji Temple<\/p>\n

7\/10 (Tue.) ~ 9\/2 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nNational Treasure: Images on Ritual Bronze Bells<\/p>\n

7\/21 (Sat.) ~ 9\/9 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nAll-Japan High School Archaeological Legacy 2018<\/p>\n

9\/12 (Wed.) ~ 10\/21 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nHokusai, Nabeshima and Masterpieces of the Proudly Independent Gallerist “Goro Sakamoto\u201d<\/p>\n

9\/12 (Wed.) ~ 12\/23 (Sun., hol.)<\/strong>
\n50th Anniversary of Dazaifu Historic Site Excavation: Research on the History of Dazaifu<\/p>\n

10\/30 (Tue.) ~ 12\/23 (Sun., hol.)<\/strong>
\nMatsuura Family Legacy: The Ino Map<\/p>\n

1\/1\/19 (Tue., hol.) ~ 2\/24\/19 (Sun.)<\/strong>
\nBeads: The Colourful Treasure from Antiquity<\/p>\n

Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Night Museum Exploration <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A behind-the-scenes tour of the museum at night! Explore what\u2019s on the other side of exhibition rooms and ride on the large-scale elevator used for moving cultural properties.
\n\u2022 First Sat. of the month, 18:00~ (approx. 60 min.)
\n\u2022 Registration: 17:00~17:45 (4F)
\n\u2022 Fee: \u00a5430 (college student \u00a5130, free for 18 y.o. and under)<\/p>\n

Backyard Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Volunteer guides provide behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum.
\n\u2022 Sun., 14:00~ (approx. 50 min.)
\n\u2022 Registration: 12:00~14:00 (volunteer counter, 1F)
\n\u2022 Limit: 30 persons<\/p>\n

Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 Open: 9:30~17:00 (Sun. ~ Thu., last entry 16:30), 9:30~20:00 (Fri. & Sat., last entry 19:30)
\n\u2022 Closed: Mon. (open if Mon. falls on a hol. then closed next day, but open on: 5\/1 & 28, 6\/11 & 25, 7\/9, 8\/13, and 9\/18. Closed on 9\/11)
\n\u2022 Admission: Adult \u00a5430, college student \u00a5130, free for 18 y.o. and under & over 70 y.o. (ID required)
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.kyuhaku.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Access: <\/strong>
\nDazaifu Liner Bus Tabito<\/strong>
\nHakata Bus Terminal \u2192 Dazaifu (40 min.) \u00a5600
\nFukuoka Airport International Terminal \u2192 Dazaifu (25 min.) \u00a5500<\/p>\n

Nishitetsu Train (from Tenjin)<\/strong>
\nTenjin Sta.\u2192 Futsukaichi Sta. (16 min.) \u2192 Dazaifu Sta. (5 min.) \u00a5400<\/p>\n

*10 min. walk from Dazaifu Sta.<\/p>\n

Originally published in Fukuoka Now Magazine (fn233<\/a>, May 2018)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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