These scrolls, which feature Japanese paintings, make for great for summer decorations. During O-Bon, they also have items such as Yame Chouchin (a type of lantern associated with Yame), which is known as a traditional handicraft in Fukuoka Prefecture.


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The gallery on the 3rd floor is free to look around.

This magnificent Buddhist statue, which greets you as you enter the gallery, was created by Koukei Eri. A sculptor specializing in Buddhist imagery, he is recognized as a living national treasure of Japan.


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