Ryukoku University Ryukoku Museum

4.0

Ryukoku Museum is dedicated to Buddhism and based on the research of Ryukoku University. Visitors learn about Buddhist thought, history, and culture through easy to understand displays of authentic items. In addition, their special theme-based exhibitions and planned exhibitions held a few times a year are always interesting. The museum's first floor cafe and shop can be used without visiting the museum itself.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shirokyo-ku Horikawa Dori Front (Nishihonganji Temple in front) Map
Area: Around Kyoto Station Area
Phone: 0753512500
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Latest entryReception until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), Other Sundays defined by the museum
Fees: [Series Exhibition Admission fee]
[Adult] 550 yen
[Senior] 450 yen
[University student] 400 yen
[High school student] 300 yen
[Junior High School Students and below, those who have been issued with a disability certificate, etc., and their care Person (1 person)] Free

[Special exhibitions/planned exhibitions]
Friday fees will be determined each time.
Parking Lot: Available(1spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Nice drawings but.....

Reviewed : 2018.03.12

We decided to stop at this Museum as it started to rain very hard after our visit of the Nishi Hongwangi Temple ( on the other side of the street ) .Lots of children around taking classes and...
ベゼクリク石窟大回廊復元展示

Reviewed : 2022.05.06

西本願寺の御影堂門から出て、広い通りを渡ると、龍谷ミュージアムがあります。この龍谷ミュージアムは龍谷大学の施設ですが、一般の人も入館することができます。このミュージアムは、建物自体がなかなか素敵な建物で、外壁の簾は、西本願寺にある「西本願寺本三十六人家集素性集」の台紙に描かれた波模様をモチーフとしているそうです。２階には、中国・新疆ウイグル自治区のトルファン郊外にあるベゼクリク石窟寺院...
「ベゼクリク石窟大回廊復元展示」が圧巻でした！

Reviewed : 2022.04.23

西本願寺の参拝を終えた後、東側の道の向かいにある龍谷ミュージアムへも足を運んでみました。大学の博物館でもありますが、「街に開かれた仏教総合博物館として仏教文化の普及に努めます」というコンセプトの博物館です。このミュージアムの２階には「ベゼクリク石窟大回廊復元展示」という展示がありました。それがすごかったです。ベゼクリク石窟寺院というのは、中国の新疆ウイグル自治区にある寺院です。近年は荒れ果て...