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Kyoto University Museum
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The Kyoto University Museum opened in Kyōto, Japan, in 2001. It exhibits materials from the collection of some 2,600,000 objects built up by Kyoto University since its foundation as Kyoto Imperial University in 1897.
Nearby attractions
Institut français du Japon Kansai
8 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Kyoto University Sports Gymnasium
Japan, 〒606-8301 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidahonmachi, 京大体育館
Sonjo-do
Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan
Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple
103 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
Yoshida Campus
Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan
Mirei Shigemori Garden Museum
34 Yoshidakamiojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8312, Japan
Matsui Sake Brewery
Japan, 〒606-8305 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidakawaracho, １丁目6
Yoshida Shrine
30 Yoshidakaguraokacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8311, Japan
Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University
Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8224, Japan
Jōrinji Temple
33 Tanaka Shimoyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8204, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Kyoto University Coop Cafeteria Renais
Japan, 〒606-8301 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidaizumidonocho, 京都大学 西部生協会館
Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto University Clock Tower
Japan, 〒606-8317 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidahonmachi, 36-1 B1F 京都大学時計台記念館
Soudai Men-ya Akutagawa
遍ビル, 1階, 京都市左京区田中門前町７３ 百万, 73 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
McDonald's - Hyakumanben
1-1-91 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Camphora
Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan
Matsuya Hyakumanben Shop
1-87番地 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Moonstar Kebab
1-97 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
油そば・まぜそば ロマン 百万遍店
1-85 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
La Tour
Japan, 〒606-8317 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidahonmachi, 36 Clock Tower Centennial Hall, 京都大学時計台記念館内 １F
Kirameki JAPAN
45 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
Nearby local services
West Campus
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Mangetsu Main Store
139 Tanaka Oicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8202, Japan
Renais Book Store
Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Omuraya
28 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
Mamasaikan Rikka
4-9 Yoshidaizumidonocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8301, Japan
Gakusei Recycle
13-1 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
吉岡書店
87 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8225, Japan
Anytime Fitness
89-3 Kitashirakawa Oiwakecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8224, Japan
IMPERIAL
91 Tanaka Monzencho, Sakyo Ward, 京都市左京区 Kyoto 606-8225, Japan
Kyogame
29-4 Tanaka Sekidencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8203, Japan
Nearby hotels
Kyoto University Seifu Hall
16-2 Tanaka Sekidencho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8203, Japan
Marikoji Inn Kyoto 鞠小路イン京都
132-2 Oi-cho, Tanaka, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8202, Japan
Demachi 2 by Japan Experience
10-32 Tanaka Shimoyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8204, Japan
Kyoto Kaede Hotel Kamogawa
10-5 Tanaka Shimoyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8204, Japan
Guesthouse Tonbo
14 Tanaka Kamiyanagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8205, Japan
Iru
16 Yoshidashimoojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8314, Japan
Kamo Residences by Reflections
447-6 Kajiicho, Kyoto, 602-0841, Japan
Ginkakuji Guesthouse Kinta
115 Jodoji Nishidacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8417, Japan
KKR Kyoto Kuniso
Japan, 〒602-0854 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, 河原町通 荒神口上る東入東桜町27-3
Koyasu by Japan Experience
64-4 Kitashirakawa Kubotacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8266, Japan
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Kyoto University Museum

Japan, 〒606-8317 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Yoshidahonmachi, 京都大学 総合博物館
4.4(221)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Kyoto University Museum opened in Kyōto, Japan, in 2001. It exhibits materials from the collection of some 2,600,000 objects built up by Kyoto University since its foundation as Kyoto Imperial University in 1897.

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attractions: Institut français du Japon Kansai, Kyoto University Sports Gymnasium, Sonjo-do, Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple, Yoshida Campus, Mirei Shigemori Garden Museum, Matsui Sake Brewery, Yoshida Shrine, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Jōrinji Temple, restaurants: Kyoto University Coop Cafeteria Renais, Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto University Clock Tower, Soudai Men-ya Akutagawa, McDonald's - Hyakumanben, Camphora, Matsuya Hyakumanben Shop, Moonstar Kebab, 油そば・まぜそば ロマン 百万遍店, La Tour, Kirameki JAPAN, local businesses: West Campus, Mangetsu Main Store, Renais Book Store, Omuraya, Mamasaikan Rikka, Gakusei Recycle, 吉岡書店, Anytime Fitness, IMPERIAL, Kyogame
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Phone
+81 75-753-3272
Website
museum.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Open hoursSee all hours
Wed9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Open

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Wed, Feb 11 • 6:00 PM
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Nearby attractions of Kyoto University Museum

Institut français du Japon Kansai

Kyoto University Sports Gymnasium

Sonjo-do

Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple

Yoshida Campus

Mirei Shigemori Garden Museum

Matsui Sake Brewery

Yoshida Shrine

Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University

Jōrinji Temple

Institut français du Japon Kansai

Institut français du Japon Kansai

4.3

(54)

Closed
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Kyoto University Sports Gymnasium

Kyoto University Sports Gymnasium

3.9

(40)

Closed
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Sonjo-do

Sonjo-do

3.8

(9)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple

Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple

4.2

(581)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of Kyoto University Museum

Kyoto University Coop Cafeteria Renais

Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto University Clock Tower

Soudai Men-ya Akutagawa

McDonald's - Hyakumanben

Camphora

Matsuya Hyakumanben Shop

Moonstar Kebab

油そば・まぜそば ロマン 百万遍店

La Tour

Kirameki JAPAN

Kyoto University Coop Cafeteria Renais

Kyoto University Coop Cafeteria Renais

4.3

(171)

Closed
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Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto University Clock Tower

Tully’s Coffee - Kyoto University Clock Tower

3.8

(265)

Closed
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Soudai Men-ya Akutagawa

Soudai Men-ya Akutagawa

4.3

(319)

Closed
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McDonald's - Hyakumanben

McDonald's - Hyakumanben

3.6

(400)

Closed
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Nearby local services of Kyoto University Museum

West Campus

Mangetsu Main Store

Renais Book Store

Omuraya

Mamasaikan Rikka

Gakusei Recycle

吉岡書店

Anytime Fitness

IMPERIAL

Kyogame

West Campus

West Campus

3.9

(169)

Click for details
Mangetsu Main Store

Mangetsu Main Store

4.4

(1.0K)

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Renais Book Store

Renais Book Store

3.8

(34)

Click for details
Omuraya

Omuraya

4.2

(122)

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Reviews of Kyoto University Museum

4.4
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4.0
8y

A great museum with a great collection of science-history related items. I like the chimpanzee and gorilla section the most. Lots of new information. Well organized with English description. The entrance fee is not expensive. Several sections with interactive opportunities. The memorizing-numbers game is my favorite. Also, a lot of insects too. Probably a great place to visit if one is interested in animals and insects. Very nice experience. Comfortable...

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5.0
23w

The museum is not big but has many interesting collections with good explanations.

I think this item, which is labeled a bronze dagger, is more likely a spearhead because the part that connects to the spear shaft can be seen...

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5.0
2y

This museum was awesome! Interactive exhibits and a massive life size tree in the middle. Also many nice ancient Japanese artefacts. Was pleasantly surprised especially for the price (400 yen for adults and free with a...

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The museum is not big but has many interesting collections with good explanations. I think this item, which is labeled a bronze dagger, is more likely a spearhead because the part that connects to the spear shaft can be seen at the bottom.
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研究内容も素晴らしいが、研究者にフォーカスした展示があることが素晴らしい
Lauren GLauren G
This museum was awesome! Interactive exhibits and a massive life size tree in the middle. Also many nice ancient Japanese artefacts. Was pleasantly surprised especially for the price (400 yen for adults and free with a university ID)
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The museum is not big but has many interesting collections with good explanations. I think this item, which is labeled a bronze dagger, is more likely a spearhead because the part that connects to the spear shaft can be seen at the bottom.
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研究内容も素晴らしいが、研究者にフォーカスした展示があることが素晴らしい
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This museum was awesome! Interactive exhibits and a massive life size tree in the middle. Also many nice ancient Japanese artefacts. Was pleasantly surprised especially for the price (400 yen for adults and free with a university ID)
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