Question 1

What is the nearest station or bus stop?

Accepted Answer

The nearest station is Higashiyama on the subway Tozai Line, about 8 minutes' walk. The Okazaki Koen Bijutsukan Heian Jingu-mae bus stop on the Kyoto City bus is right in front of the museum.

Question 2

Do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

Ordinary admission needs no booking, although entry may be limited for visitors without a booking when it is busy. To be sure of entry, you can book a timed slot in advance through the official website.

Question 3

Are there other sights nearby?

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Okazaki Park holds the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and Kyoto City Zoo. Heian Jingu is also within walking distance, and a half-day cultural walk around the Okazaki area is popular.

Question 4

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30). Closed on Mondays (open when Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (28 December to 2 January). This can vary by exhibition, so please check the official website.

Question 5

What is in the permanent display?

Accepted Answer

The Collection Room shows works selected by season and theme from about 4,400 holdings, centred on Kyoto art from the modern period onwards: Japanese and Western painting, sculpture, prints, crafts and calligraphy. Works by Takeuchi Seiho and Uemura Shoen are among the collection.

Question 6

Is the building itself worth seeing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The main building of 1933, in the teikan style blending Japanese and Western elements, is the oldest surviving public art museum building in Japan. The renovation by Aoki Jun and Nishizawa Tezzo added a glazed basement entrance and a roof terrace, combining the original design with contemporary architecture.

Question 7

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

The Collection Room alone takes about an hour; with a special exhibition, 2 to 3 hours. Including a break in the cafe or the Japanese garden, you can spend half a day here.

Question 8

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

The Collection Room (permanent display) is 730 yen for general visitors among other rates. Special and temporary exhibitions are priced individually. The public spaces, the Japanese garden and The Triangle are free.

Question 9

Is there a cafe or shop?

Accepted Answer

There is a cafe and a museum shop in the building. Both are free public spaces, good for a rest after an exhibition or for buying exclusive goods.

Question 10

Are there areas I can enjoy free of charge?

Accepted Answer

The Triangle (a display space for emerging artists), the cafe, the museum shop, Kyocera Square (the outdoor plaza) and the Japanese garden on the east side are all open as free public spaces.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

The museum's own parking is limited. The Okazaki Park car park and the Miyako Messe car park to the west of the museum can be used (both charged). We recommend public transport.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

The Collection Room is 730 yen for general visitors (exhibitions are priced separately). The public spaces and the garden are free.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (open when Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period (28 December to 2 January).

Question 14

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30).

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 8 minutes' walk from Higashiyama Station on the subway Tozai Line. Right by the Okazaki Koen Bijutsukan Heian Jingu-mae stop on the Kyoto City bus.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

124 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

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