MieMu Mie Prefectural Museum Exhibition

“Kumano: A Place of Prayer and Healing”

This year marks the 10^th anniversary of the recognition of the “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range” as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 The Iseji route is a well-known ancient pilgrimage route of Kumano Kodo that runs through Mie Prefecture along with the Kiji route on the Wakayama side.

To celebrate this milestone, an exhibition displaying the culture and history of the Iseji route of Kumano Kodo and the rich culture of Mie Prefecture will be held.

Duration: Saturday, 11^th October 2014 to Monday, 24^th November 2014

The exhibition will be closed on the following days:

• Tuesday, 14^th October
• Monday, 20^th October
• Monday, 27^th October
• Tuesday, 4^th November
• Monday, 10^th November
• Monday, 17^th November

Opening hours: 9am – 5pm
(Weekends and Public Holidays close at 7pm)

(Last entry allowed 30 minutes before closing)

 Venue: Mie Prefectural Museum  (MieMu) 3^rd Floor Exhibition Room

3060 Isshinden-kouzubeta, Tsu, Mie-ken 514-0061

 Details: Approximately 600 pieces including “Kumano Kanjin Jikkai Mandalas” and other important cultural properties of Mie Prefecture will be on display.

 Admission:

Adults:  800 yen

University students:  480 yen

High school aged and younger: Free