Ōtani University Museum, Kyoto

Name: Ōtani University Museum
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#196 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Museum

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Ōtani University Museum opened in Kyoto, Japan, in 2003. The Ōtani University collection, which relates in particular to Shin Buddhist culture, includes ten Important Cultural Properties. Among these are the February 1041 portion of Shunki, the diary of Fujiwara no Sukefusa; the oldest surviving edition of Kukai's Kōya zappitsu-shū; and Jichin Kashō-den, a biography of Jien. ()

Opened: 2003 (21 years ago)Coordinates: 35°2'30"N, 135°45'32"E

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Ōtani University Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shimogamo Shrine, Daitoku-ji, Kyoto State Guest House, Kitamura Museum.

0.9 miSE
, Temple
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Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
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Kitamura Museum, Kyoto
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Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
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Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
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0.6 miSW
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Honpō-ji, Kyoto
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0.9 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
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1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
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0.7 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
19 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ōtani University Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ōtani University, Kyoto (2 min walk), Kyoto/North, Kyoto (8 min walk), Kyoto Prefectural University, Kyoto (12 min walk), Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto (14 min walk).

How to get to Ōtani University Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ōtani University Museum:

Bus

Karasuma Kitaoji • Lines: 1, 30, 32, 36, 46, バス, 快速35 (4 min walk)
Kitaoji Bus Terminal • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 35, バス, 快速35 (6 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (5 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (9 min walk)

Train

Demachiyanagi (29 min walk)