Mainly cultural properties related to Kyoto, Kyoto National Museum stores Approximately 12,000 items.

The symbol of the museum, “Meiji Kotokan,” is designated as a national important cultural property as a brick building incorporating the Baroque style.

At the “Heisei Chishinkan” designed by world-famous architect Yoshio Taniguchi, the exhibits are frequently changed so you can see the different masterpieces in the museum’s collection every time you visit.

Open Hours
9: 30-17: 00
~ 18: 00 during the special exhibition period, ~ 20: 00 on Fridays and Saturdays (admission is 30 minutes before)
Holiday
Monday (open on public holidays, closed on the following Tuesday), year-end and New Year holidays

Fee
Depends on the exhibition

Access
Get off at the city bus “Museum Sanjusangendo-mae” from Kyoto Station
About 7 minutes on foot from Keihan “Shichijo” station

Address
527 Chaya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto