Key Facts
• Exhibition “Hopes Entrusted to Cultural Heritage” begins August 19, 2025, in Toride City.
• Features “Silk Gold Leaf Embroidered Shakyamuni Nirvana Painting” from 1669.
• Artwork measures 3.6m high, 2m wide, with over 7,000 donor names embroidered.
• Highlights Edo-era Buddhist faith and local community connections.
• Includes all 13 cultural assets designated by national, prefectural, and city authorities.
• Exhibition runs until October 26, 2025, free entry, 9 AM–5 PM.
• Closed Mondays and September 24 (or following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).
• Lectures on October 5 and 18 by folklorist Reiko Omi, 1:30–3 PM, 40-person limit.
• Pre-registration required for lectures; contact Toride Cultural Heritage Center at 0297-73-2010.
Summary
Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, will host an exhibition titled “Hopes Entrusted to Cultural Heritage” from August 19 to October 26, 2025, at the Toride Cultural Heritage Center. The centerpiece is the “Silk Gold Leaf Embroidered Shakyamuni Nirvana Painting,” created in 1669 during the early Edo period. This 3.6-meter-high and 2-meter-wide artwork features intricate embroidery, including over 7,000 donor names, reflecting the Buddhist faith and community ties of the era. The exhibition also showcases all 13 cultural assets designated by national, prefectural, and city authorities through photographs and documents. Free to the public, it operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except on Mondays and September 24. Additionally, lectures on the Nirvana Painting by folklorist Reiko Omi will be held on October 5 and 18, with a 40-person limit and pre-registration required. For inquiries, contact the Toride Cultural Heritage Center at 0297-73-2010.
