Koryo Museum of Art, Kyoto

Name: Koryo Museum of Art
Address: Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-491-1192

#125 among attractions in Kyoto

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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, archaeological materials, and paintings, including Heron by Kim Myeong-guk with an inscription by Hayashi Razan. ()

Local name: 高麗美術館 Opened: 25 October 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 35°3'15"N, 135°45'4"E

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Koryo Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Daisen-in, Kyoto
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Jukō-in, Kyoto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koryo Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto (10 min walk), Kamigamo Shrine, Kyoto (10 min walk), Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, Kyoto (11 min walk), Tadasu no Mori, Kyoto (11 min walk).

How to get to Koryo Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koryo Museum of Art:

Bus

Kamogawa Chugaku-mae • Lines: 32, 35, 4, 快速35 (1 min walk)
下岸町 • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (21 min walk)
Kitayama • Lines: K (22 min walk)