KYOTO PREFECTURAL INSHO-DOMOTO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS is located in Kita-ku, Kyoto. Located along "Kinukake-no-michi", a sightseeing road that leads to three World Heritage sites Kinkakuji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, and Ninnaji Temple, visitors will see a building resembling a work of art with white as its base color amidst the surrounding lush greenery.
This museum collects the artworks of DOMOTO Insho, a Japanese-style painter born in Kyoto and active from the Taisho to Showa periods. In 1966, the museum was founded by Domoto Insho himself as the Domoto Museum of Art. In 1991, the building and artworks were donated to Kyoto Prefecture, and in 1992, the museum opened as the KYOTO PREFECTURAL INSHO-DOMOTO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS which it remains today.
In the exhibition rooms, visitors can view artworks by DOMOTO Insho as the exhibits change, and during special exhibitions, they can also view artworks by artists who have been featured in the project. The building, with its elegant decoration, was also designed by DOMOTO Insho. The architectural design was inspired by the famous museums and palaces he visited during his twice trips to Europe postwar, as well as museums of contemporary artists, such as the Picasso Museum. The numerous sketches he left behind to design the wall decorations and the decorative parts of the building reveal the artist's passion for creating unique museum spaces.
In addition to the artworks, the INSHO-DOMOTO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS allows visitors to feel the artist's breath through the architecture. Visit the museum to enjoy an art space filled with a unique worldview.
Address | 26-3 Hiranokamiyanagi-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
Tel | 075-463-0007 |
Access from the nearest station | ●From JR/Kintetsu/Subway “Kyoto” Station (Kyoto City Bus “Kyoto Ekimae”, West Japan JR Bus “Kyoto Ekimae”) Approx. 45 minutes by Kyoto City Bus No. 50, alighting at “Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae” bus stop. Approx. 40 min. on Kyoto City Bus 205, 10 min. walk from Waratenjin-mae Bus Stop. Approx. 30 minutes by Nishi Nihon JR Bus (Takao Keihoku Line), a short walk from Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae Bus Stop.
●From Hankyu/Randen “Saiin” Station (Kyoto City Bus “Nishioji Shijo”) By Kyoto City Bus (Kaisoku Ritsumeikan Route/ Ritsumeikan Direct Route/ Route 53 (bound for Ritsumeikan University), approx. 20 min. from Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae Bus Stop. Approx. 15 minutes on Kyoto City Bus No. 205 to Waratenjin-mae, an approx. 10-minute walk from Waratenjin-mae Bus Stop.
●From Hankyu “Karasuma” station / Subway “Shijo” station (Kyoto City Bus “Shijo Karasuma”) Take Kyoto City Bus No. 12, 52 or 55 and get off at “Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae” bus stop (approx. 30 minutes). ●From Keihan “Sanjo” Station / Subway “Sanjo Keihan” Station (Kyoto City Bus “Sanjo Keihan-mae”) Take Kyoto City Bus No. 12, 15, 51, or 59, and get off at “Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae” bus stop in about 40-50 minutes. ●From JR “Enmachi” Station (Nishinokyo Enmachi by Kyoto City Bus) Take Kyoto City Bus No. 15, Rapid Ritsumeikan Route, Ritsumeikan Direct Route, or Route 53 (bound for Ritsumeikan University). 15 minutes to Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae bus stop. Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Wara Tenjin-mae bus stop by Kyoto City Bus No. 204 or 205. Approx. 15 minutes on Nishi Nihon JR Bus (Takao Keihoku Line), short walk from Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae Bus Stop. |
Openning hours | 9:30～17:00（Admission until 16:30） |
Closed day | Mondays (if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be open on Monday and closed on the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 28 - January 4), and other temporary closures. |
Admission fee | Adults 510 yen (400 yen), high school and university students 400 yen (320 yen), elementary and junior high school students 200 yen (160 yen) *Including consumption tax, ( ) is the discounted price for a group of 20 or more people. *Free admission for those 65 years old and over ( official identification required). *Free admission for those who have a physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, medical care certificate, or Mirailo ID and one caregiver. *Free admission for elementary and junior high school students (including accompanying adults) who are viewing the exhibition as part of their educational program (prior approval is required). |
Facilities | Coin-operated lockers (100 yen returnable), wheelchair-accessible ramp, wheelchair rental (1 wheelchair), wheelchair-accessible restroom, stroller rental (2 strollers), AED |
Notes | There is no dedicated parking lot. There are no baby seats for changing diapers, baby chairs, or nursing rooms. |
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