Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto
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. ()
Kyoto Art Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Nijō Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kennin-ji, Higashi Hongan-ji.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Kyoto Art Center 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?
How to get to Kyoto Art Center by public transport?
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)