Kyoto National Museum

Established in 1897 in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, this museum focuses on early works of art, cultural artifacts and archaeological finds from Kyoto, Japan and East Asia. The Collections Hall, which houses the permanent collection, exhibits archaeological artifacts, ceramics and Buddhist sculpture, as well as ancient to early modern paintings, calligraphy, textiles, lacquerware and metal works. The Special Exhibition Hall, which was built in the Meiji Period (1868-1912), features special exhibitions that are held for a limited period.
Facilities

Shop

Parking

Cafe

Library

Disabled access

Websitehttps://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng
Hours
9:30-17:30
Closed on Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
FeeVenue may charge entrance fee on a per-event basis.
Location

Location: 527 Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0931

Phone075-541-1151

Fax075-531-0263

7 minute walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan line; From JR Kyoto Station take the #100, #206 or #208 bus and get off at Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there.