The Museum of Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

4.1★★★★★★★★★★5.5K reviews

Museum featuring displays on the history, art & crafts of Kyoto, with occasional special exhibits.

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Address: 623-1 Higashikatamachi, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8183, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★David Wilson· a year ago
Wonderful Museum tucked away in the main central area of Kyoto. We visited an exhibition at the time focusing on Japanese cuisine, and how it developed and changed over time though trade and cultural influences. Gallery space was large,…
★★★★★★★★★★Kev· a year ago
The museum is small. The regular exhibition showcases the history and artefacts of Kyoto. It also shows the old movies shot in the city. The free gallery shows kimono art this time. One can have a quick tour for less than an hour. The fr…
★★★★★★★★★★Ju· a year ago
I left the museum more confused than anything else. The beautiful old building is completely empty, unused, despite its great potential. The main building, the modern part, is very, very large... and it feels empty. The entrance fee is c…