sorin - set of treasures, nigatsu-do

This sorin has been exhibited on the roof-top of the seven-storied pagoda in the site of the Expo 70. On the occasion of this exposition., this pagoda has been re-created by Furukawa Pavilion. In the same appearance as the Seven-storied Pagoda that once stood in the Compound of Nara's Todai-ji temple about 1,200 years ago. And after the closing of the Expo 70 this Sorin has been contributed and re-established in this place on October 1971. The Seven-storied Pagoda in the site of the Expo 70 has been received a visit of many distinguished guests both at home and from abroad, and all of them went up to the top floor.