Museums & galleries in Kyoto

An immersive multimedia exhibition in the city center. Light projections and sound create a space that reacts to visitors' movements.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the art of miniature sculpture. Located in a restored Edo-era samurai estate. The collection includes over 6,000 works, with approximately 400 on display at any given time.

A private collection that spans almost all eras of Japanese art, from ancient Buddhist artifacts to Edo-period scrolls.

The oldest public museum in Japan, in the style of the "Imperial Crown". Includes modern pavilions for contemporary art and a beautiful garden.

A modern gallery in the city center featuring over 10,000 works by active Japanese artists in various genres, from landscapes to pop art.

Located in the suburbs in a picturesque mountainous area. The building was designed by Bei Yuming (the architect of the Louvre Pyramid) and is a work of art in itself.

The oldest museum in the city, specializing in classical Japanese art: sculpture, painting, and calligraphy.

The gallery is located in the famous historic 1928 building, which was built in the Art Deco style. It often hosts exhibitions by contemporary Japanese artists who work in experimental genres.

Focused on 20th-century works, with a particular emphasis on artists from Kyoto and the Kansai region. It showcases not only paintings, but also textiles, ceramics, and jewelry.

It showcases 74 traditional crafts from Kyoto, including fabric dyeing and lacquerware.