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The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
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1. Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
The foremost museum in Japan dedicated to netsuke miniature sculpture, situated in one of Kyoto's last samurai residences, near Nijo Castle. The museum holds an impressive collection of 2,500 pieces dating from the Edo Period to present, 400 of which are shown to the public in special exhibitions 5 times a year.
Reviewed By AnneL3632
This little museum is one of my favorite places in Japan. Netsuke, iconic representations of important aspects of Japanese culture and history, are tiny miniature sculptures made of wood, ivory, clay, porcelain, nut shells, coral. I’ve only been once, and the exhibits change at least several times a year. This is a private collection, photographs were not allowed when I was there. Don’t miss it if you have the chance, and if you can, bring a magnifying lens.
2. Kyoto Shibori Museum
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Kyoto Shibori Museum is located southeast of Nijo castle; 5-min. walk from subway Nijojo-mae station; Adults 800yen; Open: 9:00-17:00; Shibori arts, tools and samples of shibori are displayed. You can try on shibori kimono in a quick and simple way for FREE. Shibori class in English is available(reservation recommended); silk scarf: from 3,850yen, approx 30-min. Museum shop: variety of original shibori items, scarves, bags, fabrics and souvenirs are sold at the reasonable price. Museum for all textile lovers on this planet.
Reviewed By 490emmak - Newcastle, Australia
The Shibori workshop was a highlight of my trip. I arrived at 10 am and was able to immediately attend a Shibori workshop with an instructor who spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. As I was the only English speaker there I got a private class. It was great to be able to try my hand at this ancient craft. Following the class I got a private tour of the small museum, I did not realise there were so many techniques. If you enjoy craft I highly recommend doing a class.
3. Reimei Art Gallery
4. Jotenkaku Museum
5. Hosomi Museum
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
This private museum displays a selection of Buddhist and Shinto art exhibits, and also hosts a daily Chanoyu or traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
6. National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK) is a national institution devoted to the collection and preservation of artworks and related reference materials of the twentieth century in Japan and other parts of the world. Particular emphasis is placed on artists or artistic movements in Kyoto and the Kansai area (the western region of Japan), such as Japanese-style paintings of the Kyoto School, while overviewing the mainstreams of Japanese modern art and craft movements as well as works from all over the world covering every genre of the crafts. In addition to five special and traveling exhibitions per year, the Museum rotates the works on display in the Collection Gallery approximately five times per year. Included therein are specially themed sub-exhibitions that are synchronized with the concurrent exhibition or present the Museum’s research results. The Collection Gallery also acts as the site for workshops and other educational programs organized by the Museum.
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
But I was lucky to see the history of the Kyoto school of painting featuring well known artist that created this rival to the Tokyo/Edo school.
7. Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
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4.0 based on 190 reviews
Starting from 10th of April 2017 the Main Building will be closed due to upcoming renovation work and only the Annex will be open. The renewal opening of the Main Building is scheduled for fiscal year 2019.
8. Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts
9. Yurinkan Museum
10. Onishi Seiwemon Museum
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
Our special exhibition "An intimate lamplit gathering of tea kettles" runs from Sept. 16 to Dec. 16 closed Mondays An intimate lamplit gathering of tea kettles Autumn evenings are wonderful, and even more special in the tearoom. In the afterglow of dusk, the senses shift away from sight. Flowers fade behind their fragrance, patterns on teabowls and kimonos blur into shadows, breezes and insects whisper closer. The world of colour becomes a formless realm of sound. By flickering lamplight, the tearoom becomes a monochrome theatre of sound where the kettle plays a leading role. In keeping with the season, we display a selection of period tea kettles best appreciated by lamplight, as well as a tearoom arrayed with utensils for a yobanashi night gathering. We hope you will come enjoy the twilit refinements of this autumnal magic.
