Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto City Archaeological Museum
Address: 265-1, OmIya, Imaidegawadori, KamIgyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-432-3245

#101 among attractions in Kyoto

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The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. ()

Local name: 京都市考古資料館 Coordinates: 35°1'48"N, 135°45'0"E

Address

265-1, OmIya, Imaidegawadori, KamIgyo-KuKyoto Japan

Contact

+81 75-432-3245

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto City Archaeological Museum open?

Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto City Archaeological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Nishijin Textile Center, Kyoto (3 min walk), Nishijin, Kyoto (3 min walk), Shiramine Shrine, Kyoto (5 min walk), Seimei Shrine, Kyoto (5 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto City Archaeological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto City Archaeological Museum:

Bus

今出川大宮 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (1 min walk)
堀川今出川 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (4 min walk)

Metro

Imadegawa • Lines: K (14 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (19 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (28 min walk)

Train

Emmachi (36 min walk)