Kyoto National Museum (京都国立博物館)
A museum located in the Chaya-cho neighborhood of Higashiyama Ward which first opened in 1897 as the Imperial Museum of Kyoto. The museum changed to its current name in 1952. Visitors can enjoy viewing the museum’s collection of masterpieces and historic objects, including National Treasures, such as paintings, carvings, writings, and swords. The museum also holds special exhibitions.
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Chayachou 527 (Gion / Higashiyama / YamashinaArea)
Nagoya Gallery
[TuesdayWednesdayThursdaySunday] 9:30-17:00
[FridaySaturday] 9:30-20:00
* June., 9/1, 9/9 is 9:30-21:00
※ All entrance 30 minutes closing
Details
- Address
- Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Chayachou 527 [map]
- Phone
- 0755252473
- Hours
- Nagoya Gallery
[TuesdayWednesdayThursdaySunday] 9:30-17:00
[FridaySaturday] 9:30-20:00
* June., 9/1, 9/9 is 9:30-21:00
※ All entrance 30 minutes closing - Closed
- Monday(the following day if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday
- Fees
- [Masterpiece gallery Admission fee to view]
[General] 700yen
[University student] 350yen
[High School Students or younger, 70 years old or older] Free
* Special exhibitions will be decided each time - Parking Lot
- Available (62spaces)
* Mitsui Repark (Charge) - Credit Card
- Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DinersClub, UnionPay)
- Note
- Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 22, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kyoto Areas

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.