Kyoto Municipal Museum Of Art Northern Higashiyama

The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (formerly Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art) is the best museum in Kyoto (it’s only eclipsed by the Kyoto National Museum when the National is holding a special exhibition).

[Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (formerly Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art) in Kyoto: cowardlion / Shutterstock.com]

Located in Okazaki-koen Park, on the east side of the vast torii (shrine gate) of Hiean-jingu Shrine, the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is always worth a look. There are often free shows being held on the first floor and many of these are of surprisingly high quality. The also hold a variety of special exhibits which usually feature various famous Japanese artists or art movements. But, the highlight of the year here is the Kyo-ten exhibit, which features some of the best artists living and working in Kyoto, working in a wide range of media from oil paintings to lacquerware to textiles. It’s usually held from late May into early June. If you’re in town then, don’t miss it!

English address:
124 Enshoji-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku

Japanese Address:
左京区岡崎円勝寺町124

Opening hours:
9am-5pm, last entry 4.30pm
Closed Monday, except when Monday is a national holiday, December 28 — January 2

Admission:
Varies by 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 Kyoto Municipal Museum on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Telephone: 771-4334

Website:Official Website (English)

See also my previous post on the Seika University Graduation Works Show which is held at the museum.

Where Is This Place Located?

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Near To Here:
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of 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.

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