Kyoto Concert Hall, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto Concert Hall
Address: Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-711-2980

#162 among attractions in Kyoto

Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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Kyoto Concert Hall is a concert hall in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It opened in 1995 as part of the 1200th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of Heian-kyō. The shoebox-style Main Hall seats 1833 and the Ensemble Hall Murata 500. It is the home of the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra. Arata Isozaki was the architect, with acoustical design by Nagata Acoustics. ()

Local name: 京都コンサートホール Opened: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 35°2'60"N, 135°46'1"E

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+81 75-711-2980

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Day trips

Kyoto Concert Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shimogamo Shrine, Daitoku-ji, Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto Botanical Garden.

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, Temple
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
25 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Kyoto's Tadasu no Mori forest, Shimogamo Shrine stands as a serene testament to Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. This revered shrine, also known as Kamomioya Shrine, is one of the oldest and most significant Shinto sites in Kyoto...
1.3 miW
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
33 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
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Long-standing Shinto shrine by a river
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
27 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Kyoto, Kamigamo Shrine stands as a serene testament to Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. This historic shrine, one of the oldest in Japan, has been a spiritual sanctuary since its establishment in 678 AD.
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Botanical gardens with a serene setting
Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
6 min walk • The Kyoto Botanical Garden, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan, is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban landscape. Established in 1924, this expansive park encompasses an area of roughly 240,000 square meters and is renowned...
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
31 min walk • Shōkoku-ji, formally identified as Mannen-zan Shōkoku Shōten Zenji, is a Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, first founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, with the existing temple complex having undergone several periods of extensive reconstruction and rebuilding in the succeeding eras.
1.1 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto
28 min walk • Kamo Shrine is a general term for an important Shinto sanctuary complex on both banks of the Kamo River in northeast Kyoto. It is centered on two shrines.
1.3 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
34 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
1.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
34 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.
1.2 miW
Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Daisen-in, Kyoto
32 min walk • Daisen-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen in Buddhism, one of the five most important Zen temples of Kyoto. The name means "The Academy of the Great Immortals." Daisen-in was founded by the Zen priest Kogaku Sōkō, and was built between 1509 and 1513.
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Museum, Specialty museum
Koryo Museum of Art, Kyoto
25 min walk • The Koryo Museum of Art opened in Kyoto, Japan, in 1988. The collection amassed by the Museum's founder, pachinko magnate and izakaya operator Jeong Jo-mun, comprises some 1,700 objects including Goryeo celadons, Joseon white porcelain, Buddhist art, Korean folk art...
1.3 miSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōbai-in, Kyoto
34 min walk • Ōbai-in is an autonomous sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan, the headquarters of the Daitoku-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. The Hondō and Kuri have been designated Important Cultural Properties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto Concert Hall open?

Kyoto Concert Hall is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Concert Hall?

Nearby attractions include Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto (6 min walk), Kyoto Prefectural University, Kyoto (8 min walk), Ōtani University, Kyoto (19 min walk), Ōtani University Museum, Kyoto (19 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto Concert Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto Concert Hall:

Bus

Kitayama Sta. • Lines: 4, 46 (4 min walk)
Shokubutsuen Kitamon-mae • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kitayama • Lines: K (4 min walk)
Matsugasaki • Lines: K (14 min walk)

Train

Ichijoji (32 min walk)
Chayama (33 min walk)