In 18th-century Kyoto, numerous artists showcased their distinct artistic prowess. Among them, the works of Ito Jakuchu and Maruyama Ohkyo continue to draw admiration to this day. This exhibition will feature works from Shokoku-ji Temple and its sub-temple, focusing on the relationship between Shokoku-ji and the artist Ito Jakuchu.

Highlights of Period IThe journey of Maruyama Ohkyo’s Masterpiece (Important Cultural Property): Scroll of Seven Misfortunes and Seven Fortunes

Maruyama Ohkyo’s talent was recognized and nurtured from an early age by Prince Yujo Hoshinno of Enman-in temple in Shiga (1723-73). The Important Cultural Property, Scroll of Seven Misfortunes and Seven Fortunes, currently housed at Shokoku-ji Temple, is a masterpiece produced under the guidance of Yujo. It depicts the calamities and blessings as described in the scripture Nio-kyo (The Humane King Sutra). Over a span of three years, this work was completed by Ohkyo at the age of 36.
The exhibition’s first installment will feature, the preliminary sketches drawn by Yujo, the draft paintings by Ohkyo based on these sketches, and the completed grand scrolls. We invite you to explore Ohkyo’s intentions behind his works.

Scrolls of the Seven Misfortunes and Seven Fortunes – Natural Disasters (Earthquake Section) by Maruyama Ohkyo, housed at Shokoku-ji Temple (Period I).

Scrolls of the Seven Misfortunes and Seven Fortunes – Natural Disasters (Earthquake Section) preliminary sketches by Yujo, housed at Shokoku-ji Temple (Period I).

Scrolls of the Seven Misfortunes and Seven Fortunes – Natural Disasters (Earthquake Section) draft by Maruyama Ohkyo, housed at Shokoku-ji Temple (Period I).

* The exhibition has ended.

Highlights of Period IIIto Jakuchu’s Grand Ink Paintings, Entire Collection of Fifty-Panel Kinkaku-ji Temple Study Hall Sliding Door Paintings, designated Important Cultural Properties

At the age of 44, Ito Jakuchu took on the responsibility of creating all 50 fusuma (sliding door) paintings for the Daishoin of Kinkaku-ji. Jakuchu produced the fusuma paintings from the first room to the fourth room, and even those in the narrow room. The year of creation was 1759, during the Horeki era, which was also when Jakuchu was working on another of his masterpieces, Doshoku Sai-e (Colorful Realm of Living Beings). We invite you to enjoy these works that adorn Kinkakuji Temple, in an exhibition setting.

* Continuing from Phase II

Sliding door painting of bamboo by Ito Jakuchu, designated Important Cultural Property, 4 of the 50 panels from the Fifty-Panel Kinkaku-ji Temple Study Hall Sliding Door Paintings (Period II)

Commemorative Lecture

• Period I

  October 14th, 2023 (Sat)

  2:00 – 3:30 p.m.,

  Second Floor Auditorium.

  Speaker: Professor Murata Takashi from Osaka International University

• Period II

  January 13th, 2024 (Sat)

  2:00 – 3:30 p.m.,

  Second Floor Auditorium.

  Speaker: Professor Joshima Satoshi from the Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan

*Limited to the first 80 attendees per session

Gallery Lectures

• October 7th (Sat) / November 4th (Sat) / December 2nd (Sat) / January 6th (Sat)
  2:00 – 2:30 p.m., Exhibition Room
  Presenter: Junko Honda, Curator of Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum

*A ticket from the day of the event is required for each event