The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto

Name: The Museum of Kyoto
Address: 623-1 Higashikatamachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8183, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-222-0888

#157 among attractions in Kyoto

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Kyoto is a museum of the history and culture of Kyoto. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1 October 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 35°0'33"N, 135°45'43"E

Address

623-1 Higashikatamachi, Nakagyo-kuKyoto 604-8183 Japan

Contact

+81 75-222-0888

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Day trips

The Museum of Kyoto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nijō Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Sentō Imperial Palace, Kennin-ji.

0.7 miNW
Historic wooden castle with lush gardens
Nijō Castle, Kyoto
19 min walk • Nijō Castle, a historic fortress nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal era and the power of the Tokugawa shoguns. Constructed in 1603, the castle was the official Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was built...
~1280 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum stands as a vibrant testament to Japan's rich manga culture. Established in November 2006, this unique institution serves as both a museum and a library, dedicated to the preservation, research,...
0.9 miN
Picturesque 17th-century palace gardens
Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto
23 min walk • Sentō Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a serene testament to the city's rich imperial past. This historic site, once a residence for retired emperors, embodies the opulent and refined aesthetics of Japanese court life.
0.9 miSE
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kennin-ji stands as a serene testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. As the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, this historical site offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets and a chance to immerse oneself in the...
0.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto
22 min walk • Shirakumo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, in Kyoto, Japan.
~1750 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto
9 min walk • The Kyoto Art Center is a venue for promoting the arts which is located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The center, a three-story reinforced-concrete building, occupies the site of the former Meirin Elementary School.
~830 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist temple
Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto
5 min walk • The Rokkaku-dō, official name Chōhō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. The name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape. This temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
0.8 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shinsenen, Kyoto
21 min walk • Shinsenen is a Shingon Japanese Buddhist temple located south of Nijō Castle in the approximate center of the modern city of Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. It was founded by Kūkai in 824 and predominantly consists of a large water garden centering about a pond. It is said to be the oldest existing garden in Kyoto.
0.8 miN
Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Kyoto
20 min walk • St. Agnes Cathedral is a Christian church located in Kyoto, Japan, and is the diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of Kyoto, which comprises all the Anglican-Episcopal churches and other facilities in Fukui, Ishikawa, Kyoto, and Toyama Prefectures.
~1550 ftE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Honnō-ji, Kyoto
8 min walk • Honnō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren branch of Buddhism located in Kyoto, Japan. Its honzon is mandara-honzon from Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō.
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Minami-za, Kyoto
18 min walk • Minami-za is the primary kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. It was founded in 1610 as Shijō Minami-za. The current building, with a 1,086 seat capacity, was built in 1929.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Museum of Kyoto open?

The Museum of Kyoto is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Museum of Kyoto?

Nearby attractions include Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto (5 min walk), Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto (7 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kyoto (8 min walk), GEAR Theater, Kyoto (8 min walk).

How to get to The Museum of Kyoto by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Museum of Kyoto:

Bus

Sakaimachi Oike • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (4 min walk)
Karasuma Oike • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (5 min walk)

Metro

Karasuma Oike • Lines: K, T (5 min walk)
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae • Lines: T (12 min walk)

Train

Karasuma (10 min walk)
Kyoto Kawaramachi (14 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (23 min walk)