Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum Spots in City Center Area

  • Shimadzu Corporation Sogyo Memorial Museum
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi 2 Jominami

    I joined a guided tour in Japanese, which was very stimulating. The tour in English is also available (8 participants minimum, reservation in advance highly recommended). Here are some of trivia...

  • Kyoto Shibori Crafts
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    5.0
    71 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Aburanokoji-dori Oike Minami Iru

    I am a textile artist and already knew the techniques being taught in the class, so skipped those. I just visited the museum and exhibit. This place is quite small, but the short informational video...

  • Kyoto Art Center
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    4.0
    27 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Muromachi-dori Takoyakushi Sagaru Yamabushiyamacho 546-2

    小学校を利用した、いわば京都観光の情報発信基地のようです。いろいろなパンフも置いてあるし飲食店も有ります。校庭も残っていて、子供たちが走り回っている姿が目に浮かびます。

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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