『歴史街道』編集部（PHP研究所）

Opening today! Two remarkable sculptures of Mahavairocana (Dainichi Nyorai), attributed to the master sculptor Unkei, will reunite at the Hanzomon Museum in Tokyo, Oct. 24–Dec. 20, 2026. hanzomonmuseum.jp/en/exhibit… Special Exhibition "Reuniting Mahāvairocana: The Two Sculptures Attributed to Unkei, Associated with Kabasaki-dera" The Museum's own Mahavairocana—an Important Cultural Property and widely believed to have originated at Kabasaki-dera Temple in present-day Ashikaga, Tochigi—will be displayed alongside another important sculpture from Kotokuji Temple, also associated with Kabasaki-dera, together with historical materials related to the temple. Discover Unkei's artistic achievements in the early Kamakura period and explore the history and distinctive character of Kabasaki-dera, a temple founded by the Ashikaga clan, a prominent warrior family. We warmly welcome your visit! Free admission. No reservation required. Visitor Information Hours: 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (last admission 5:00 PM)　 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, except Nov. 3 ★Unkei Nights (Extended Evening Hours)★ Oct. 30, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18 (Fridays) Open until 8:00 PM (last admission 7:30 PM) Access Immediately to the left of Exit 4 at Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Station. 5-min. walk from Kojimachi Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) 15-min. walk from Yotsuya Station (JR Lines) <X, Facebook> #HanzomonMuseum #BuddhistArt <Instagram> #HanzomonMuseum #Unkei #BuddhaStatue #BuddhistArt #TokyoMuseum