🇯🇵 Kyoto • 25 Verified Museums & Culture

Best Museums, Galleries & Cultural Experiences in Kyoto

Plan your cultural itinerary in Kyoto with 25 verified museums, art galleries, concert halls, and historic institutions. Base yourself in Higashiyama & Gion (Historic Geisha & Temple District) or Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Pontocho & Karasuma) for easy walking access.

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#4 • Museum & Cultural Landmark • Nishiikesucho

Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Museum

Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Museum is a museum and cultural landmark on Kiyamachi Street in Nishiikesucho, Kyoto.

🕒 Hours: 09:30-17:00

Kiyamachi Street, Nishiikesucho, Kyoto

#14 • Museum & Cultural Landmark • Kamiatarashicho

Kanjirō Kawai Memorial Museum

Kanjirō Kawai Memorial Museum is a museum and cultural landmark on Shibuya Street in Kamiatarashicho, Kyoto.

🕒 Hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Aug 10-20, Dec 24-Jan 07 off

Shibuya Street, Kamiatarashicho, Kyoto

#18 • Museum & Cultural Landmark • Shimourokogatacho

Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History

Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History is a museum and cultural landmark on Fuyacho Street in Shimourokogatacho, Kyoto.

Fuyacho Street, Shimourokogatacho, Kyoto

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