Kurenboh (Chohouin)

Description:

• Buddhism and art have been inextricably linked through the ages - monk Akiyoshi Taniguchi brought it to the next level with Kurenboh, which he calls a 'meditation gallery'. It is a small building next to the Chohouin Buddhist temple - in fact it's so small that only two visitors are permitted to view at a time. The art is mostly photographs from Taniguchi's own collection and each year there are two or three exhibitions of specially commissioned art. Visiting this gallery is by appointment only; check out the website for more details. Opening hours vary by event.
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