museum · Kyoto
Kyoto National Museum
527 Chayacho, 605-0931
Why it matters
Kyoto National Museum
The Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan's four national museums and holds the most comprehensive collection of Kyoto-produced art and artifacts, including National Treasures spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and calligraphy from the Heian through Edo periods.
Interests
Practical
- The Heisei Chishinkan wing (2014, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi) houses the main collection
- Special exhibitions in the Meiji-era brick building (check schedule)
- Located near Sanjusangen-do temple; combine for a half-day visit
- Allow 2-3 hours for the full permanent collection