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Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto National Museum

Located across from Sanjusangendo, Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan’s most distinguished institutions. Established in 1897, the museum displays are wide variety of collections and artefacts through both permanent and special exhibitions with many important cultural properties including sculptures, ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and archaeological artefacts housed within the museum.

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It is considered one of Japan’s preeminent cultural institutions along with Tokyo National Museum, and should not be overlooked when deciding which attractions you’ll visit while in Kyoto. Special exhibitions are held on a regular basis, with the theme to each varying widely. Open daily – other than Mondays and over the New Year period – from 09:30 to 17:00.

A visit to Kyoto National Museum can be easily combined with visits to Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizudera, Highashiyama, Yasaka Shrine and / or Gion. Make sure to allow at least a couple of hours at the museum which is especially enjoyable in summer when its cool interior offers refuge from the heat, humidity and crowds of the temples.

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+81-(0)75-525-2473

https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/

Regular exhibition: JPY700 / Special exhibitions: vary but typically around JPY1800 / Garden access only: JPY300

Open daily (except Mondays or the following day should Monday be a public holiday). Also closed over the New Year period from Dec.26-Jan.1

Regular exhibition: 09:30-17:00 / Special exhibitions: 09:00-17:30 (until 20:00 on Fri. & Sat.). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing

To reach the museum from Kyoto Station, take Bus No. 100, 206 or 208 and disembark at the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae bus stop - 10 minutes / JPY230. Alternatively, the museum is located around 5 minutes walk from Shichijo Station or 25 minutes walk from Kyoto Station

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+81-(0)75-525-2473

https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/

Regular exhibition: JPY700 / Special exhibitions: vary but typically around JPY1800 / Garden access only: JPY300

Open daily (except Mondays or the following day should Monday be a public holiday). Also closed over the New Year period from Dec.26-Jan.1

Regular exhibition: 09:30-17:00 / Special exhibitions: 09:00-17:30 (until 20:00 on Fri. & Sat.). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing

To reach the museum from Kyoto Station, take Bus No. 100, 206 or 208 and disembark at the Hakubutsukan-Sanjusangendo-mae bus stop - 10 minutes / JPY230. Alternatively, the museum is located around 5 minutes walk from Shichijo Station or 25 minutes walk from Kyoto Station

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