The Museum of Kyoto
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A general museum of the history and culture of Kyoto
The rich and colorful history and culture of Kyoto is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner at this comprehensive cultural facility that offer visitors a unique "honmamon" (genuine) experience of Kyoto through the ages. As well as a variety of exhibitions, classic films from the Kyoto Prefectural Government's collection are screened in the museum's film theater. Attractions include the Museum Annex, which was formerly the Kyoto Branch of the Bank of Japan (now a National Important Cultural Property), and the Roji Tempo shops constructed in Kyoto's machiya style.
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[Fee] General displays: Adults: 500 yen; University students: 400 yen; High school students and under: Free
Special displays: Separate fees required
[Access] Approx. 3 min. walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway
[Credit Card Payment] Not accepted
[Foreign Language Support] Yes
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Information
- Postal Code
- 604-8183
- Address
- Sanjo Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Tel
- 075-222-0888
- Businesshours
- General displays open 10:00-19:30, special displays 10:00-18:00 (until 19:30 on Fridays). Last entry 30 mins. before closing
- Holiday
- Mondays (the following day when Mon. falls on a national holiday)
- Website
- http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/en/
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.
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Nearby Spots
Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts
270 m
Sumiya
310 m
Hiiragiya
320 m
