Kyoto National Museum
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A museum showcasing numerous precious art pieces, including national treasures and important cultural properties.
Highlights
- Admire precious artworks, including the National Treasure "Silk Painting of Amitabha Buddha crossing the mountains"
- Explore special exhibitions featuring works based on diverse themes
- Stroll through the beautiful garden
- Purchase original goods at the museum shop
- Relax at the cafe
Basic Information
- Address
- 527 Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kyoto
- Access
- From JR and Kintetsu Kyoto Station: (From Karasumaguchi D1 and D2 bus stops) Take Kyoto City Bus Rapid 100, 206, or 208 to the Hakubutsukan・Sanjusangen-do-mae bus stop. It's a short walk from there. (From Hachijo-guchi bus stops) Take the Princess Line bus to Higashiyama Shichijo, a 1-minute walk from the stop. 7-minute walk from Keihan Main Line, Shijo Station. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Entrance until 4:30 PM)
- Cld.Days
- Mondays (however, if a Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open, and the following Tuesday will be closed). Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th to January 1st) *For information on all museum closures, please check the Kyoto National Museum website.
- Fee
- General Admission: ¥700 University/High School Students: ¥420 Junior High School Students and younger: Free *Separate fees apply for special exhibitions.
- INFO
- Photography is prohibited in some areas of the museum. Food and beverages are permitted only in designated areas. Please refrain from bringing pets.
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