Nishijin Textile Center, Kyoto

Name: Nishijin Textile Center
Address: Horikawa Dori, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-451-9231

#169 among attractions in Kyoto

Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping

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Nishijin Textile Center (address: Horikawa Dori) is a place located in Kyoto (Kyoto urban prefecture) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 210 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 35°1'44"N latitude and 135°45'4"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Nishijin Textile Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: 堀川今出川 (bus, 3 min walk), Imadegawa (metro, 13 min walk), Kitano-Hakubaichō (light rail, 30 min walk), Emmachi (train, 36 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Nishijin (neighbourhood, 2 min walk), Seimei Shrine (temple, 3 min walk), Kyoto City Archaeological Museum (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 35°1'44"N, 135°45'4"E

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Horikawa DoriKyoto Japan

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+81 75-451-9231

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nishijin Textile Center open?

Nishijin Textile Center 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 Nishijin Textile Center?

Nearby attractions include Nishijin, Kyoto (2 min walk), Seimei Shrine, Kyoto (3 min walk), Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto (3 min walk), Shiramine Shrine, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Nishijin Textile Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nishijin Textile Center:

Bus

堀川今出川 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (3 min walk)
今出川大宮 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (3 min walk)

Metro

Imadegawa • Lines: K (13 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (19 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (30 min walk)

Train

Emmachi (36 min walk)