Things to Do

Kyoto Museums

Shōkadō

A tea world conveying the spirit of wabi-sabi

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Exclusive Kabuki Viewing at the Kyoto Minamiza Theatre

Kabuki, a classical performing art inheriting 400 years of tradition.

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Minamiza Theatre

A traditional theater with more than 400 years of history.

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Kyoto Railway museum

Japan’s largest railway museum with 53 railway cars on display. From a steam locomotive to shinkansen, you can see, touch and put your hands on.

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Kyoto National Museum

Preserving the legacy of Kyoto’s cultural assets for the benefit of future generations.

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Kahitsukan · Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

In the heart of Kyoto, savor the art of modern and contemporary Japan.

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

A museum displaying a wide range of art and craftworks, primarily collected from Western Japan, including Kyoto.

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The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji City

Experience the world of "The Tale of Genji" and the elegance of Heian culture.

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Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan

Discover another side of Byodoin through modern science.

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Kyoto Kanze Kaikan

Kyoto’s largest Noh theater.

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Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

A museum housed in an elegant mansion.

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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

A museum of Gekkeikan with a history of about 380 years since its establishment in Fushimi, which is the major sake production area in Japan.

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Kyoto city KYOCERA Museum of Art

Art, Retro architecture, Japanese garden and more. Intriguing art museum.

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Japanese Oni Exchange Museum

A Japanese Oni (demon) museum built at the foot of Mt. Oe, where the legend of Shuten-doji lives on.

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Non-Verbal Theatre GEAR in Kyoto

The first made-in-Japan non-verbal theater. Though small, it has been running for a long time, which is unusual among Japanese theaters.

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Kyoto International Manga Museum

The first comprehensive manga cultural facility in Japan was created through government-academia collaboration. Of the approximately 300,000 items in the collection, 50,000 manga are freely available for viewing.

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Nishijin Textile Center

The exhibition of materials, demonstrations by professional artisans, and other activities convey the charm of Nishijin textiles.

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Introductory performance of Japanese traditional culture (Gion Corner)

Experience Japan's world-class traditional culture in a casual way.

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Maizuru Brick Park

A photogenic multipurpose facility utilizing former naval warehouses.

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• 24 Jul 2023

  Guide to Maizuru, Filming Location for "As Long As We Both Shall Live"

  "As Long As We Both Shall Live" (released March 2023), is a film featuring scenes from Maizuru, a real location set in northern Kyoto. In addition to serving as the main location for so many movie scenes, Higashi-Maizuru is also a historic port town once home to the former Maizuru Naval District. Today the iconic Maizuru Red Brick Park and surrounding retro streetscapes offer a perfect place for a sightseeing stroll and look back into the area’s nostalgic past. Why not embark on a journey and step into the world of film that awaits at this film location, Higashi-Maizuru?

The Museum of Kyoto

A comprehensive cultural facility introducing the history and culture of Kyoto intelligibly through various exhibitions.

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