Movix - Kyoto — Attraction in Kyoto

I live in Kyoto and come here often. Very clean theaters, nothing sticky, no leftover popcorn. They recently installed all automated ticket machines. Concessions are expensive, but it's a theater and what you'd expect. I find American theaters to be extremely loud, and these ones have appropriate volume.

Japanese theaters have assigned seats, so buy tickets early if you're going to a new release and you won't have to fight the crowd. The best time to go is late at night - tickets are cheaper and the auditoriums are usually empty.

Also, Kyoto's theaters are usually silent during the film; nobody laughs or yells, and there's never chitchat. That can be strange if you're not used to it.

Overall, 5-stars. It's right downtown and both buildings are...

I know a little Japanese but I managed to purchase a ticket and watch a movie here with minor difficulty. For perspective movie-goers, there are actually two buildings that you watch movies in, so read your ticket carefully. One building is where you can only purchase tickets from, and I think it has rooms for showings as well. However, if your designated seating isn't located in that building, it's in the other building across the street. It's a bit confusing, but other than that, I had a good experience. It's your typical movie theater affair (from the States). I watched...

Wow do not go here if you think you’re taking a break from the Kyoto heat. The AC is set to 25 degrees and it was like a sauna. The locals were not bothered though I spend most of the movie sweating and leaning forward so I didn’t sweat on the chairs. Also for reference the Japanese stay for every single last credit and the lights don’t come on to leave until then so be warned. In hindsight I should have left early and gone and got another massage for a little more than the price of the movie ticket. Thankfully the Western movies are in English and not dubbed which is why...