Kyu-sesin-in
Seson-in was built as a guesthouse for sub-temple of Kofukuji in the early Momoyama era, 16th century.
The government of Nara has maintained this historic building which has dive Japanese tatami-mat rooms and a room with a wooden floor the size of twenty tatami-mats having a beautiful view of a Japanese garden.
You will find it is the best place to exhibit your traditional arts: for examples,Paintings, pictures, photos, calligraphy, embroideries, patch works, Kimonos, Bonsais, etc.

The lecture hall
This hall is available for various kinds of meetings;for example, academic conferences, group activities, workshops, seminars and lectures.
It can accommodate 54 people and provides video,OHP, screen and an assortment of AV equipment.

The reading room
Nara International seminar House is called
'Nara-Gaku seminar House' in Japanese.
'Nara-Gaku' literary means 'to study Nara 'It is very challenging to understand everything about Nara.
It is important to feel the atmosphere of Nara first,When you walk around a path, it reminds you that it is a historical ancient road,
The place where you are standing is in the ruins of a medieval temple,
We have various kinds of books that help you to understand and appreciate Nara more fully.
Please do not hesitate to ask us if you want to read or research our books.