Gion, Kyoto “See, touch, and take pictures of miniature Buddha statues of light.”

2020.11.07

Offer Co., Ltd., which operates the “Department Store TSUNAGU” that connects the feelings of creators and users, will hold a “Miniature Light Buddha Statue Exhibition” for 4 days from November 20th in Gion, Kyoto.
More than 30 miniature reproductions of Buddha statues, which are national treasures and important cultural properties that represent Japan and cannot be touched or photographed normally, are displayed in the charming Kyoto Gion Machiya. It will be exhibited under the soft light of lighting using a Japanese umbrella.

A scene woven by “Decorating Buddha statue (Supreme Buddha statue figure Ismu)” and “Japanese umbrella lighting (Kyoto 5th generation tradition and innovation Hiyoshiya)”.
[Watch, touch, and take] This is an event where you can enjoy an exhibition that has never been seen before.

We are accepting volunteer staff recruitment, event announcement and setup fee support at CAMP FIRE until November 11th!

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Offer Co., Ltd., which operates the department store TSUNAGU that connects the feelings of the creator and the user, is limited to 4 days from November 20th. “Miniature Light Buddha Statue Exhibition” will be held in Gion, Kyoto.

The theme of the exhibition is “See, touch, take pictures”
The Buddha statue is not the real thing, but a faithfully reproduced miniature Buddha statue will be exhibited in the elegant Gion of Kyoto under the soft light of the lighting using the Kyowa umbrella.

A scene woven by “Decorating Buddha statue (Supreme Buddha statue figure Ismu)” and “Japanese umbrella lighting (Kyoto 5th generation tradition and innovation Hiyoshiya)”.

This is an event where you can enjoy an exhibition that has never been seen before.

A 4-day limited shooting spot in the Machiya of Gion, Kyoto, where you can take pictures that you want to post on Instagram and blogs.

More than 30 miniature reproductions of Buddha statues, which are national treasures and important cultural properties representing Japan that cannot be touched or photographed normally, are exhibited. You can enjoy shooting by touching the Buddha statue.

One of the attractions is that you can enjoy the Buddha statue from all directions in 360 degrees.

This is a Buddhist statue exhibition that even visually impaired people can enjoy by touching the exhibits.

“See, touch, and take pictures of miniature Buddha statues of light” will be held for 4 days from November 20th (Friday) to 23rd (Monday) during the autumn leaves season.

The virus once in 100 years has hit the world, and all the events where people gather, including the tourism industry, have been cancelled. Meanwhile, I think I’ve moved forward little by little.

Starting with Kyoto Gion, we would like to play a role in enlivening sightseeing in each region by holding an exhibition of Buddha statues of light at shooting spots where you can enjoy the charming cityscapes of various parts of the country.

Because of the corona sickness, we will make it an event full of smiles that will be the “light of hope” for people. We have provided information so that as many people as possible can convey this feeling. Thank you for your cooperation.

Date:
November 20 (Fri) 11:00-19:00
November 21 (Sat) 11:00-19:00
November 22 (Sun) 11:00-19:00
November 23 (Mon) 11:00-17:00

Venue:
Sueyoshi-cho, Gion, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
(Near Tatsuhashi Bridge in Gion Shirakawa)

We are accepting volunteer staff recruitment, event announcement and setup fee support at CAMP FIRE until November 11th!

>CAMP FIRE campaign page

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