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Kyoto International Manga Museum
京都国際マンガミュージアムKyoto
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Kyoto International Manga Museum combines manga exhibitions with a reading library inside a former elementary school.
The former Tatsuike school houses a collection of about 300,000 items tracing manga from historical print culture to international publications. Around 50,000 volumes are available on open shelves for reading, while other research materials are held in storage. Visitors can explore the displays, browse the books or spend time on the lawn; special exhibitions and activity corners follow their own programmes. A short museum circuit and a longer reading visit are different experiences.
- About 50,000 open-shelf manga volumes
- Manga culture in a former school building
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How do I visit?
Admission
Adult 1,200 JPY; junior/high-school students 400 JPY; elementary-school pupils 200 JPY; preschool children free. Japanese school stages govern eligibility, not the simplified English age bands. Groups of at least 20 paying visitors entering together and paying collectively: 960/320/160 JPY respectively. Discounts cannot be combined. Eligible certificate holders and one qualifying accompanying carer are free; confirm accepted proof with the museum. Elementary pupils need a companion of junior-high-school age or older. Same-day re-entry is allowed with the ticket.
- Adult
- ¥1,200
- High School Student
- ¥400
Visit Duration
60 minutes
Reservation
Not required
Know before you go
Use the dated calendar: 24 November 2026 is closed, but Wednesday 25 November is open. The announced New Year closure is 26 December 2026–6 January 2027. Individuals can buy a ticket on arrival or online; groups should book ahead, and group workshops need separate arrangements. The operator suggests 30–60 minutes for a basic circuit, with longer for reading and activities. Most reading material is Japanese; an international manga section is available. Check each exhibition’s photography signs. The museum has no general car park.
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