Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
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Facts and practical information
The Kyoto Museum for World Peace is part of Ritsumeikan University in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The Museum is accessible to the public for a 400-600 Yen fee. The displays and materials are mostly in Japanese but there is a 25-page English booklet describing the exhibits. The museum is near Kinkaku-ji and just east of the main Ritsumeikan University campus. In 2004 the museum took over the exhibits of the museum that was part of the Young People's Plaza, designed by famous architect Kenzo Tange. ()
Day trips
Kyoto Museum for World Peace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Museum for World Peace?
Nearby attractions include Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto (4 min walk), Tōji-in, Kyoto (7 min walk), Rokushō-ji, Kyoto (8 min walk), Hirano Shrine, Kyoto (8 min walk).
How to get to Kyoto Museum for World Peace by public transport?
The nearest stations to Kyoto Museum for World Peace:
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Light rail
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Bus
- 京都市交通局 衣笠操車場 (3 min walk)
- Waratenjin mae • Lines: 101, 102 (8 min walk)
Light rail
- Tōjiin • Lines: B (12 min walk)
- Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Train
- Myoshinji (19 min walk)
- Emmachi (28 min walk)