at the Kyoto National Museum commemorates the 700th anniversary of Emperor Gouda's appointment as an abbot through 31 works. To celebrate there are two national treasures, 20 important cultural properties and one important art object on display. Daikakuji Temple was established in Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, in 876. In 1307, when the retired emperor Gouda (1267-1324) became its abbot, the temple underwent a major revival. The works on show, mainly from the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), include the emperor's calligraphic works and paintings by the Momoyama Period painter Kano Sanraku (1559-1635) on sliding-door panels that decorated the imperial quarters. Also on show is "Five Great Myoo" (1176), the only known remaining work by the late Heian Period sculptor Myoen (d. 1199); till Sept. 17.

Kyoto National Museum, (075) 541-1151, 527 Chayamachi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi; 7-min. walk east from Shichijo Station, Keihan Line. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ¥500. Closed Mon.; open holidays and closed the following day.