Ryukoku Museum

[A Comprehensive Buddhist Museum]
<Series Exhibition> After being founded in India, Buddhism found its way to Japan through China and the Korean peninsula via both northern and southern routes. The museum introduces the roots of Buddhism in the life of Guatama Buddha, the conditions surrounding the spread of Buddhism in various areas, and the spread and history of Buddhism in Japan in an easy to understand manner. The museum aims to deepen the visitor's understanding of Buddhist philosophies and related history and culture. <Special Exhibition> The achievements of investigative research in various fields are disclosed through Special and Planned Exhibits held throughout the year with select themes.

[Admission Fee]
<Series Exhibition> General...500(400)yen Seniors...400(300)yen University students...400(300)yen High school students...300(200)yen Junior high school students and under...Free Seniors: 65 years old and older Fees in parentheses () are rates for groups of 20 people or more <Special Exhibition / Planned Exhibition> *Refer the Museum Website

[Access]
About 12 min. walk from JR Kyoto Station.