Tōfuku-ji, known for its beautiful fresh greenery and autumn foliage, is one of the most important Zen temples in Kyoto. This is the first large-scale exhibition ever to feature a full assemblage of Tōfuku-ji’s sacred artworks and cultural properties in a single venue. Tōfuku-ji is a temple built in 1236, during the early Kamakura period, under the patronage of Kujō Michiie (1193–1252), who served as the regent and chief advisor to the emperor. He invited the influential monk Enni (also called Shōichi Kokushi, 1202–1280) to be the temple's founding abbot. The name "Tōfuku-ji" exemplifies Michiie's aim to build a large temple on the scale of Nara's Tōdai-ji and Kōfuku-ji. Its name is made up of one kanji character from each of their names. True to his wishes, Tōfuku-ji became one of the largest temples in Japan and trained many monks, which is why it has long housed numerous cultural assets, including books and documents, architectural sculptures, sculptures, paintings, and calligraphic works that came from China. The number of cultural properties designated by the national government totals 105, including 7 National Treasures and 98 Important Cultural Properties, notably many of the main temple halls themselves. While tracing the history of Tōfuku-ji since its founding, this exhibition introduces the full range of Zen Buddhist culture that blossomed through exchanges with the Asian continent, providing a comprehensive overview of the significance and appeal of Tōfuku-ji within Japanese culture.