The mural paintings at the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus, a national treasure in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, which was discovered 50 years ago and caused an archaeological boom, were opened to the public, and visitors were looking at the restored mural paintings 1300 years ago. ..

The mural painting of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus in Asuka Village, which was made about 1300 years ago during the Asuka period, was discovered 50 years ago and caused an unprecedented archaeological boom.



After that, deterioration progressed due to the growth of a large amount of mold, so repair work was carried out over 12 years until the end of the year, and it is open to the public for a limited period of four times a year.

On the 22nd, in order to avoid the crowds of people who applied in advance, we divided into groups of about 5 people and entered the facility near the tumulus where the mural paintings are stored. I was looking at the colorful murals such as "Blue Dragon", the guardian deity in the eastern direction.



A woman in her 40s in Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, said, "She was impressed to see the real thing for the first time because her parents gave her the name" Mie "after the discovery of the mural." rice field.



A woman in her 70s also said, "I thought the colors remained very beautiful."



The application for the public release has been closed, and the next release is scheduled for July 23rd.