Top rated Museums in Kyoto, Japan to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated 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 18 places from Museum category.

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SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO With Experience

Museum

Small museum with Edo-period armor & sword displays & family-friendly instruction in warrior skills.

4.80 (6.5K reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)

Kyoto Shibori Museum

Museum

👍👍 Can't say enough wonderful things about this place. It was a perfect way to spend rainy afternoon learning about the Shibori process and seeing the incredible work that has been created by the mastered. Its also a wonderful spot for some souvenirs or gifts to bring back home, with options at every p...

4.70 (138 reviews) (~0.66 km from centre)

Omochaeiga Museum

Museum

👍👍 住宅街に突然現れる映画に関する博物館です。展示内容が想像以上に充実しておて驚きました。一見の価値ありです！

4.40 (49 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)

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) (~1.08 km from centre)

Kunjukan

Museum

Exhibitions on incense production & culture, including a scented walk & artworks, plus a shop.

4.30 (429 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)

The Museum of Kyoto - Annex (Former Kyoto Branch, the Bank of Japan)

Museum

👍👍 KYOTOGRAPHIEでギイ・ブルダン(Guy Bourdin)による"The Absurd and The Sublime"を見るために訪問しました。この京都文化博物館別館、かつての日本銀行京都支店だったそうです。よく見ると、なんとなく銀行建築っぽい造作がまだ残っています。天井の造作も凝っており、重厚な近代建築です。京都文化博物館別館は、辰...

4.30 (247 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)

Masutomi Geology Museum

Museum

👍 This museum was founded by Dr. Hisanosuke Masutomi in 1971 as its predecessor, the Japan Geological Research Institute, and in 1991 it became a incorporated foundation, and its name was changed to the Masutomi Institute of Geosciences. . On August 1, 2012, it was transferred to Masutomi Jigakukan, a...

4.30 (52 reviews) (~1.85 km from centre)

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Museum

Museum featuring an extensive array of Japanese comic books & graphic novels, plus reading areas.

4.20 (5.8K reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Umezono CAFE & GALLERY

Cafe

👍 GET THE MITARASHI DANGO ITS A CLASSIC HERE SOSOSSO CHEWWWYY AND YUMS... Okay I'll calm down it was pretty good. Not to die for haha.. the shaved ice saved our lives in the Kyoto heat.. shop itself had very cute vibes would go back maybe!

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4.20 (498 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)

Hosotsujiiheebijutsukan

Art museum

😐 2022年4月17日（日）に、日本最古の綿布商として400年余り続く永楽屋の⼗四代にわたる当主の名「細辻伊兵衛」を冠した美術館「細辻伊兵衛美術館」がグランドオープン。開館時間：10:00〜19:00（入館は18:30まで）休館日：なし ※展示替期間・施設の点検等での臨時休業あり入館料：⼿ぬぐいチケット付き⼀般1,000円大学...

4.20 (77 reviews) (~1.03 km from centre)

Kyoto Cultural Crafts Museum Mumeisha (Yoshida Family Residence)

Museum

👍 From time to time we hold special exhibitions, so please be sure to visit on those occasions. You can see the beautiful garden, furniture, and elegant townhouse life. A folding screen festival is held at Yoiyama during the Gion Festival. Although you cannot go inside, you can see the inside from the...

4.20 (41 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

The Cultural Museum of Kyoto

Museum

Museum featuring displays on the history, art & crafts of Kyoto, with occasional special exhibits.

4.10 (4.2K reviews) (~1.41 km from centre)

Ryukoku Museum

Museum

Private university comprising a broad range of under- & post-graduate faculties on a modern campus.

4.10 (694 reviews) (~1.94 km from centre)

京都万華鏡ミュージアム姉小路館

Museum

Compact showcase of kaleidoscopes, including a light show &a make-your-own-kaleidoscope station.

4.10 (408 reviews) (~1.35 km from centre)

Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History

Local history museum

😐 This museum exhibits the history of school education in Kyoto, which was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) as Japan's first district-based elementary school, 64 program elementary schools, and opened in November 1998 (Heisei 10). did. The building uses the school building of Kaichi Elementary School, one of...

4.10 (159 reviews) (~1.86 km from centre)

Gallery of Kyoto Traditional Arts & Crafts

Handicraft museum

Varied attraction for classes in Japanese crafts as well as a traditional marketplace & restaurant.

4.00 (104 reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

本能寺大寶殿宝物館

Museum

👍 The time has come for the Honnoji Incident to be aired on the NHK Taiga drama ``What to do with Ieyasu''. The restored sword of Toshiro Yagen, the famous sword that was burnt during the Honnoji Incident, is on display and you can touch it through the acrylic case. Another swing, Mitsutada Jikyu, h...

4.00 (60 reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)

Costume Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 When I go to Kyoto, I try to see as much as possible. The entire 5th floor of the building across from Nishi Honganji Temple is used to recreate designs from the Tale of Genji and the Heian period with 1/4 scale dolls and furniture. It's nice to be able to take photos 😆 The company Izutsu Group run...

3.80 (127 reviews) (~1.74 km from centre)

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Top rated Museums in Kyoto, Japan