Kyoto has been the center of Japanese art and culture since it became the national capital in the Heian Period over 1200 years ago. Though the capital was moved to Tokyo in the Meiji Period at the end of the 19th century, Kyoto has continued to fill an important role in modern cultural development. As a memorial for th ...read more
Museum Hours9:30AM–5:00PM (admission until 4:30PM)Extended Hours, 2009/2010Every Friday during special and traveling exhibitions, 2010/03/26–10/15 (i.e., excluding 05/07, 05/14, 07/02, and 08/27)9:30AM–8:00PM (admission until 7:30PM)Regularly Scheduled ClosuresEvery Monday (or, if Monday is a national ...read more
