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Kyoto Railway Museum rating icon 8.3

Kyoto railway museum, Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 600-8835, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 52 of 428
Popularity in Category: 308 of 1912
Popularity Worldwide: 4628 of 28532
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Elizabeth December 6, 2024

Take your time in the outdoor area—there are some beautiful displays and photo ops. I rushed through it but ended up wishing I had stayed longer to appreciate everything!

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Nathan November 15, 2024

Try visiting on a weekday, preferably Tuesday or Wednesday, to avoid the bigger crowds. I found it way more enjoyable with less waiting time for exhibits!

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National Museum of Kyoto rating icon 5

Chayacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0931, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 179 of 428
Popularity in Category: 948 of 1912
Popularity Worldwide: 14233 of 28532
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George December 23, 2024

Plan to visit on a weekday, especially in the morning around 10 AM. The crowd was definitely thinner, and I could enjoy the exhibits without feeling rushed.

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Jason November 25, 2024

Don't miss the special exhibitions! I accidentally skipped one that had some incredible artifacts. Check ahead for what's on display during your visit.

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Kyoto International Manga Museum rating icon 4.8

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-0846, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 184 of 428
Popularity in Category: 1004 of 1912
Popularity Worldwide: 14817 of 28532
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Barbara January 17, 2025

i suggest setting aside at least 2-3 hours. i thought i’d whip through in an hour, but i got lost in so many amazing titles. time flies!

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National Museum of Contemporary Art rating icon 2.8

1 Okazaki Enshōjichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 279 of 428
Popularity in Category: 1381 of 1912
Popularity Worldwide: 20886 of 28532
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Municipal Museum of Art rating icon 0.9

124 Okazaki Enshōjichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 384 of 428
Popularity in Category: 1773 of 1912
Popularity Worldwide: 27135 of 28532
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Lucas December 16, 2024

My advice is to check out the gift shop! They had some really unique items and art-inspired souvenirs that you won’t find anywhere else. I still regret not grabbing a couple of those prints while I was there

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