Kyoto, the ancient capital of "purple mountains and clear waters," is home to many of the nation's most important cultural properties, preserved and passed on for centuries. This special exhibition features some of the most consequential of the National Treasures sustained by the nature and culture of Kyoto, together with masterworks owned by the imperial family and other cherished objects closely associated with the ancient capital. It examines the aesthetic sensibilities and history of past generations while deciphering essential connections between society and its treasured works of art. At the same time, the exhibition also introduces various initiatives indispensable for the future preservation of cultural properties, including research, disaster risk management, and conservation.