About The Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto national museum is special. The rotating exhibitions here feature a wide variety of cultural properties including archeological relics, sculptures, ceramics, calligraphy, costumes, and paintings, mostly from or about pre-modern Asia. The museum was renovated, refurbished and designed by the architect Yoshio Taniguchi. In addition to the permanent exhibitions hosted, temporary exhibitions are held in the museum's original building during the Meiji period. The redbrick building along with the main entrance gates are exquisite examples of Meiji architecture and cultural significance. The art gallery was established in 1897, displaying works of historic arts and applied arts with regular exhibitions. 

Must See

  • Historic arts
  • Applied arts
  • Archeological relics
  • Sculptures
  • Ceramics 
  • Calligraphy 
  • Costumes and paintings

How to reach

By bus: Bus no. 100, 206, 208: Fare is 520 Yen for one day pass.

By Metro: The museum can be reached by a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station along the Keihan Line or in a 20-25 minute walk from Kyoto Station. 1000 Yen for adult metro pass per day.

Tips

  • Stay hydrated as you will walk a lot.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you'll be walking uphill. 
  • Do not litter, drink alcohol or smoke. 
  • Maintain proper decorum and silence.
  • Walk carefully and politely in the crowd.

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: 1400 Yen

Children: 500 Yen

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 8.36°C

 

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