Kyoto Handicraft Center, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto Handicraft Center
Address: 17 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8323, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-761-8001

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Kyoto Handicraft Center (address: 17 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo-ku) is a place located in Kyoto (Kyoto urban prefecture) and belongs to the category of museum, classes and workshops, gift shop.

It is situated at an altitude of 184 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°1'3"N latitude and 135°46'48"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Kyoto Handicraft Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kumano Jinja-mae (bus, 4 min walk), Jingu-marutamachi (train, 12 min walk), Higashiyama (metro, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Heian Shrine (temple, 4 min walk), ROHM Theatre Kyoto (theater, 6 min walk), Okazaki Park (park, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°1'3"N, 135°46'48"E

Address

17 Shogoin Entomicho, Sakyo-kuKyoto 606-8323 Japan

Contact

+81 75-761-8001

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyoto Handicraft Center open?

Kyoto Handicraft Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto Handicraft Center?

Nearby attractions include Heian Shrine, Kyoto (4 min walk), ROHM Theatre Kyoto, Kyoto (6 min walk), Okazaki Park, Kyoto (7 min walk), Hosomi Museum, Kyoto (7 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto Handicraft Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto Handicraft Center:

Bus

Kumano Jinja-mae • Lines: 18, 206 (4 min walk)
Kyodai Byoin-mae • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Jingu-marutamachi (12 min walk)
Sanjo (19 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (15 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (17 min walk)