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Kyoto National MuseumKyoto Top 1 in Must-Visit Museums
Kyoto Top 1 in Must-Visit Museums
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Closed Closed from 1/1-1/1;Open from 1/2-12/27,Tue-Sun,9:30am-5:00pm;Closed from 12/28-12/31;Closed on Mon
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 2-3 hours
Address: 527 Chayacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0931, Japan
mapOfficial website: https://www.kyohaku.go.jp
Phone: +81-75-5252473
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Both historical building & very modern building are so beautiful.
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Kyoto National Museum is one of Japan's four great national museum, and is very representative. The collection is mainly ancient Japanese artwork, divided into themes such as stoneware, pottery, paintings, everyday tools, and knives and blades -- each with its own exhibition hall. There are over eighty thousand ancient Asian handcraft artworks, including sculpture of Samantabhadra, folding screen with forest painting, Heiji period paintings, and over eighty Baishi poem collections.
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This is an interesting Museum, full of fascinating relics and ancient pieces of history that hold valuable significance, both historically and culturally for Japan. It focuses on modern art in Japan and Asia as a whole, and you can find many different artefacts throughout the four storied museum. Make sure to get yourself a translator, to really get the most out of your experience at the museum. With so much history behind the museum itself and the treasures it holds, listening to the tales behind each piece and how it got there is an important part of your visit to the National Museum. A note worthy visit for history buffs and backpackers alike.
This is one of the most famous national museums in Japan. Its entire building is divided into old museums and new ones. The old museum building itself has a western style. It is still a bit more characteristic. Students interested in history can go in and have a look. We did not go in.
This is one of the three major museums in Japan, so don't miss it. There are some important Japanese artifacts to visit. His new museum is very modern and beautiful. The old one is the kind of classical baroque architecture.
The museum is divided into two parts: the old museum and the new one. The old one is the kind of classical western-style building. There is a small fountain in front. The new one is a kind of building with a very modern sense. I think it is ok.