Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto Art Center
Address: 546-2 Yamafushiyamacho, Nakagyou-ku, Kyoto, 604-8156, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-213-1000

#66 among attractions in Kyoto

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Convention center

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Facts and practical information

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. It has a studio, gallery, auditorium, Japanese-style hall, free space, library, an information corner, Japanese-style tea room, the Maeda Coffee Meirin coffee shop, a common room and shops. Kyoto Arts and Culture Foundation manages the center, which aims to support artistic activities, act as a clearinghouse for arts information, plan artist in residence programs and promote artists to the public. In 2008 the north, south and west wings, the gate and wall of the center were registered as one of the Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan. ()

Local name: 京都芸術センター Coordinates: 35°0'21"N, 135°45'29"E

Address

546-2 Yamafushiyamacho, Nakagyou-kuKyoto 604-8156 Japan

Contact

+81 75-213-1000

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Day trips

Kyoto Art Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto Art Center open?

Kyoto Art Center is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Art Center?

Nearby attractions include Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto (5 min walk), Ikenobo College, Kyoto (5 min walk), The Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto (9 min walk), Nishikikōji Street, Kyoto (10 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto Art Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto Art Center:

Train

Karasuma (5 min walk)
Omiya (14 min walk)

Bus

四条烏丸 • Lines: 101, 17, 3, 32, 5, 51, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 特17 (6 min walk)
Shoji Nishinotoin • Lines: 3, 32 (6 min walk)

Metro

Shijō • Lines: K (7 min walk)
Karasuma Oike • Lines: K, T (9 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (15 min walk)