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“Shosoin THE SHOW” Early-Bird Tickets for Osaka Museum of History [Sat, June 14–Sun, August 24, 2025]
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Overview
The exhibition “Shosoin THE SHOW,” which introduces the story of Shosoin's 1,300-year history using the latest digital technology, will open on the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
On Rakuten Travel Experiences, you can buy Early-Bird Tickets for two people and Advanve Ticket for one person at a lower price than the tickets sold onsite!
Dates: Sat, June 14 to Sun, August 24, 2025 Closed: Tuesdays (except for August 12) Place: Osaka Museum of History (4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008)
The Shosoin, located to the north of Todaiji Temple in Nara, is a “miraculous treasure trove” where some 9,000 treasures have been preserved and handed down for nearly 1,300 years. These treasures, which still shine with unfading brilliance, have been passed down by the hearts and hands of devoted people throughout the ages.
Highlights
- Get a new perspective on ancient treasures through the words, music, and spatial design of cutting-edge artists
- Marvel at "reproduced replicas" brought to life with state-of-the-art digital visuals, music, and lighting
- Discover the intricate details and textures of the Shosoin artifacts through ultra-high-resolution 3D digital data
- View contemporary artworks created by modern artists inspired by the treasures of Shosoin
- Immerse in an exhibition themed on "Love," "Beauty," and "Connection," as you explore the captivating story of Shosoin
Key Information
Important Information
- Early-Bird Tickets are available for purchase by two people. Please note that for some ticket combinations, such as "junior high school students" and "elementary school students", advance tickets or same-day tickets will be at a lower price.
- Tickets are open-date tickets, which can be used on any day during the exhibition period from June 14 to August 24.
- Preschool children are free of charge, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years of age or older (up to 2 preschool children per parent/guardian)
- Holders of a disability certificate, pediatric chronic disease certificate, atomic bomb survivor health certificate, or medical care recipient certificate for specified diseases will receive free admission for themselves and up to one accompanying person upon presentation
- University, high school, and junior high school students must present their student ID card.
- Tickets cannot be changed, refunded, reissued or resold
Description
About Early-Bird Tickets: You can buy early-bird tickets for two people at a lower price than the "general/university & high school students" tickets sold onsite! • Sales period: from 10:00 on Feb 20 to 23:59 on June 13 • Early-bird price: 1,500 JPY per person for elementary school students and above (tickets only sold in pairs) • Possible savings for two "general" visitors: 2 x same-day tickets for 2,000JPY=4,000JPY→2 x early-bird tickets for 1,500JPY=3,000JPY (1,000JPY off) *Please note that depending on the combination of junior high school or elementary school students, advance tickets or same-day tickets will be at a lower price.
About Advance Tickets: You can buy advance tickets for one person at a lower price than the same-day tickets! • Sales period: from 10:00 on Apr15 to 23:59 on June 13 • Price per person: Same-day ticket for general: 2,000JPY → 1,800JPY (200JPY off) Same-day ticket for high school & university students: 1,500JPY → 1,300JPY (200JPY off) Same-day ticket for elementary & junior high school students: 1000JPY → 800JPY (200JPY off)
About the Exhibits A team of up-and-coming creators will direct words, music, and space to unravel the various stories behind the treasures under the themes of “love,” “beauty,” and “weaving." This exhibition is also unique in that the details and textures of the treasures can be felt realistically through the staged display of high-definition 3D digital data obtained from 360-degree scans of the actual treasures. The exhibition will also offer a new viewing experience that immerses visitors in the world of Shōsōin by combining the “reproductions” that the Shōsōin Office has been researching and producing with the latest digitally controlled video, music, and lighting. In addition, new works inspired by Shosoin by contemporary artists such as fashion designer Tomoe Shinohara will also be introduced.
Visitors can take photos and post them on social networking sites, including (but not only) at designated photo spots. Visitors are invited to walk through the “Story of Shosoin” and experience the miracle of 1,300 years of history while feeling and enjoying themselves. Prologue The episodes between Emperor Shomu and Empress Komyo behind the birth of the treasures are introduced through video and graphics. Visitors are invited to step into “The Story of Shosoin". Area 1 The “Reproductions” will be exhibited in a new way, combining video, music, and lighting. On a large screen, the beauty of the treasures down to the smallest detail will be fully introduced through images utilizing 3D digital data. Area 2 The “Story of Shosoin” will be developed under the themes of “love,” “beauty,” and “weaving. The exhibition will delve deeper into the story through graphics, videos, and reproductions:
- In the “Love” corner, the personalities of Emperor Shomu and Empress Komyo are imagined through their writings, and the episode of the construction of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple for the happiness of the people is introduced through materials and treasures related to the Great Buddha Opening Ceremony.
- The “Beauty” corner focuses on the beauty of treasures that continue to fascinate us even after 1,300 years. The beauty of treasures is unraveled through the stories of the Tang Dynasty envoys who risked their lives to bring objects from around the world to Japan via the Silk Road, and the artisans who created new beauty by fusing foreign culture with the Japanese aesthetic sense and techniques.
- The treasures of Shosoin were not left by chance, but have been preserved and handed down through the strong will of the people to preserve them. The “Spinning” section explores the thoughts and feelings of the guardians who have passed them down through the ages. Area 3 Inspired by the beauty and sounds of Shosoin and its treasures, contemporary artists have created new clothing, crafts, musical compositions, and photographic works.
How it works
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