Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#178 among attractions in Kyoto

Museum, History museum

Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents

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Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents, Kyoto

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Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents opened in Kyoto, Japan, in 1982. The museum's collection of over ninety thousand items relevant to the history of Kyoto includes materials relating to the Yase Dōji that have been designated an Important Cultural Property. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 35°1'9"N, 135°46'5"E

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Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kyoto International Manga Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Heian Shrine, Kyoto State Guest House.

0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Temple
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0.4 miN
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~1060 ftNW
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Park
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0.4 miW
Sacred and religious sites
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0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum
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0.9 miNE
Museum
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Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Kyoto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents?

Nearby attractions include Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto (6 min walk), Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto (10 min walk), Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto (11 min walk), Kiyamachi Street, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents:

Bus

河原町丸太町 • Lines: 17, 21, 22, 23, 3, 4, 41, 43, Mn17 (4 min walk)
荒神口 • Lines: 17, 21, 22, 23, 3, 4, 41, 43, Mn17 (5 min walk)

Train

Jingu-marutamachi (7 min walk)
Sanjo (19 min walk)

Metro

Marutamachi • Lines: K (14 min walk)
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae • Lines: T (15 min walk)

Light rail

Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (40 min walk)