Top rated Art museums in Kyoto

Experience the best that Kyoto has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 36 places from Art museum category.

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Nishijin Asagi Museum
Handicraft museum
👍 I visited on February 24th, 2022. We were able to take photos freely inside the building. The Nishijin textiles were particularly beautiful and photogenic as they glowed in the dark. The atmosphere is different when it's dark and when it's bright. I haven't had a chance to wear a kimono, and I was...
4.70 (60 reviews)
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Kawai Kanjiro's House
Art museum
Museum & home of late Japanese artist Kawai Kanjiro with pottery, woodwork & a huge kiln on display.
4.60 (550 reviews)
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Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum
Handicraft museum
👍👍 Beautiful art and magnificent samurai house it’s set in. It’s very peaceful and quiet inside , shoes off so kids need to be on a leash…. A must if you appreciate fine detailed art, woodwork or carving, go slowly and it’s well worth the trip and cost.
4.50 (122 reviews)
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Chishaku-in Temple
Buddhist temple
Tranquil Buddhist temple boasting painted panels & screens, plus a picturesque Japanese garden.
4.40 (1.9K reviews)
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Higashiyama Cube
Art museum
👍👍 アンディーウォーホル展をやっていたので行った。 土日の入館料は2200円で平日に行った方が200円安くなるのでお得である。 画像載せたいところだが、インスタのみsns掲載可能と言うことなのでこちらで載せないことにする。 昔、東京の美術館に行った時に見たウォーホルとは展示されていたものは事なった。 また、販売グッ...
4.40 (624 reviews)
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Koryo Museum
Art museum
👍👍 A place that is meaningful just by visiting, Regardless of the number of works, it is a must-visit place if you visit Kyoto. You can take a leisurely look around everything from the paintings of the Joseon Tongsinsa and the writings of teacher Kim Jeong-hee to the household items of the Joseon peopl...
4.40 (114 reviews)
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Chiso Gallery
Art museum
👍👍 着物の千總のギャラリーです。 シーズンごとに展示を替えておりますので、着物の柄、素材、などなどをお勉強してくださいませませ。 ちなみに、無料です。 お近くにお越しの節は是非ともお立ち寄りを。
4.40 (41 reviews)
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Kyoto National Museum
National museum
Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.
4.30 (6.7K reviews)
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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Art museum
Sprawling museum established in 1933 featuring paintings & sculptures by local artists.
4.30 (4.4K reviews)
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Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum
Art museum
Displays of ink paintings, calligraphy & tea utensils, plus special exhibitions of Buddhist art.
4.30 (558 reviews)
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Sen-Oku Hakukokan Museum
Museum
Iconic collection of Chinese bronze vessels & statues, plus mirrors, calligraphy & painting.
4.30 (483 reviews)
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Raku Museum
Handicraft museum
Pottery museum showcasing centuries-old, handmade Raku ceramics, plus seasonal exhibitions.
4.30 (380 reviews)
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Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum
Handicraft museum
👍👍 The Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum is an art museum that permanently exhibits cloisonné, metalwork, maki-e, and Kyoto Satsuma. It's very small, but I thought it was a museum that Kyoto should have, as there was a thorough explanation of the art exhibits, the production process, and the materials used.I...
4.30 (338 reviews)
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Sumiya Cultural Art Museum
Art museum
Elegant establishment with notable latticework, known in the Edo era for food & cultural events.
4.30 (178 reviews)
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
Museum
Museum featuring an extensive array of Japanese comic books & graphic novels, plus reading areas.
4.20 (5.8K reviews)
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Fukuda Art Museum
Art museum
👍👍 Those who are keen with works of Basho, Buson & Jakuchu, plan at least 2 hours to visit this museum and the Saga Arashiyama Museum as the exhibition is divided into two museums. Within it has a wonderful cafe and a gift shop too.
4.20 (878 reviews)
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Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto
Art museum
Modern open-air museum exhibiting large murals or "pottery paintings" on cement walls.
4.20 (659 reviews)
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Museum EKI Kyoto
Art museum
Museum with exhibitions of modern Japanese & western painting, plus photography, anime & fashion.
4.20 (455 reviews)
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Nomura Art Museum
Art museum
👍👍 I visited to see the establishment of Rikyu tea ceremony. This is a special exhibition commemorating the 500th anniversary of Sen no Rikyu's birth. We were able to see not only tea bowls, including works by Chojiro Raku I, but also rare items such as tea ceremony utensils. This is a very atmospheric...
4.20 (152 reviews)
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Kyoto City University of Arts Art Gallery @KCUA
Art gallery
👍👍 We hold unique exhibitions centered on artists from Kyoto.
4.20 (90 reviews)
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