Temple
Chishaku-in
Higashiyama•365m(5 min walk)
Number of goshuin available: 1
Kyoto National Museum
京都国立博物館Kyoto
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
Kyoto National Museum is an art and cultural-history museum in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward. Its campus brings together exhibition galleries, historic architecture and outdoor displays, offering a museum visit that can change considerably with the exhibition calendar.
Through November 29, 2026, the Genji special exhibition uses its own ticket: adults 2200 JPY, university students 1200 JPY and high-school students 700 JPY. Its advance-discount sale ended October 5; that is not a deadline for ordinary admission. December 1–20 is garden-only with galleries closed. Check the dated calendar, especially holiday closures.
- Art and cultural history
- Changing exhibition programme
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How do I visit?
Admission
Genji special exhibition only, through November 29, 2026: adult 2200 JPY/group 20+2000; high-school 700/group 500; university 1200/group 1000 with student ID. Junior-high and younger/age 0–15 free; disability certificate holder and one caretaker free with proof. No general senior-free concession for this special exhibition is stated. Advance-discount sale August 6–October 5 has ended, not a visit deadline. Other dates use different collection/garden fees; do not carry these prices forward.
- Adult
- ¥2,200
- High School Student
- ¥700
- Elementary/Junior High
- ¥0
- Visitors with disabilities
- ¥0
Know before you go
Check what is actually open on your date. Special exhibitions, collection exhibitions and garden-only periods have different admission arrangements. During garden-only periods the galleries are closed, while special exhibitions do not run alongside a separate collection display. Use the museum's calendar to match your ticket and expectations to the visit.
Tip from David Dias, Goshuin Atlas curator
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