There is a special autumn exhibition titled "Daigoji-no Meiho," or treasures in Daigoji Temple, in the Reihokan museum of Daigoji Temple in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, from September 19. For the first time, three important cultural properties by Edo-period artist Sotatsu Tawaraya, including the noteworthy "Bugaku-zu" on a set of folding screens, are on display simultaneously.

This year is the 1,100th anniversary of the passing of Rigen Daishi, Shobo (832-909) who started Daigoji, and the museum has announced, "For this memorable year, we put suitable, representative treasures of the temple on display." There are 92 exhibits, including nine national treasures, amongst which is the "Rigen Daishi Shobunjo," an administrative text for temples written by Shobo in his twilight years.

The Bugaku-zu by Sotatsu is an elegant painting of pines, cherry trees and "Maibito" courtly dancers, and the "Senmen-chirashi-zu" shows scenes from the classic lyrical episodes of "Ise Monogatari," or "The Tales of Ise," painted on 11 unfolded fans arranged on folding screens. "Roko-zu" is an ink drawing which captures a withered atmosphere with a scene of swaying reeds.

The exhibition is open every day until December 6. There is an entry fee of 600 yen, or 300 yen for junior and senior high school students.