Kyoto’s National Museum of Modern Art is a reasonably interesting museum that occasionally holds worthwhile special exhibits.
National Museum Of Modern Art, Kyoto
Located in Okazaki-koen Park, on the west side of the vast torii (shrine gate) of Hiean-jingu Shrine, the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art can’t compete with the nearby Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (formerly Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art), but it’s always worth a look to see if the current special exhibit strikes your fancy. The permanent collection is small but interesting – we only wish it was larger.
Take note of the coffee shop located on the south side of the lobby (you can enter this part of the museum for free). Overlooking a lovely canal, this is one of the nicer spots in the area for a cuppa.
English address:
Enshoji-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku
Japanese Address:
左京区岡崎円勝寺町
Opening hours:
9.30am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm
Closed Monday & the following Tuesday when Monday is a national holiday, new-Year holiday
Closed until March 15, 2013 for renovation
Admission:
Collection gallery
Adults: \420
College students: \130
Extra for special exhibition
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
In front of Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan-mae Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 5 from Kyoto Station
10min walk from Higashiyama Station, Tozai subway line
Nearest Hotels:
:: Check availability and pricing for hotels near to the National Museum of Modern Art on Agoda.com.
Telephone: 761-4111
Website:
Official Website (English)
Where Is This Place Located?
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Near To Here:
National Museum of Modern Art is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
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