The Kamakura Museum of National Treasure was founded in April 1928 to protect important art works after the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake . The building , which was constructed in the same year , was modeled after the Shōsōin treasure house of Tōdai-ji , Nara . During World War II , in June 1945 , part of the collection was evacuated to in Tsukui District in the northwestern part of Kamakura , and the museum was temporarily closed between August and October 1945 . The items which had been moved returned in May 1946
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
1923 Great Kantō earthquake
Kamakura Museum of National Treasures