Located in the Okazaki area, where the great torii gate of Heian Shrine towers, the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, is located in a quiet area surrounded by the lush nature of Okazaki Park.

The museum's collection includes over 12,000 works. Its particular strengths are in crafts such as ceramics, dyeing and weaving, and metalwork, as well as printmaking, and it also has a strong collection of artists with ties to Kyoto. Enjoy the permanent Collection Gallery and seasonal special exhibitions, and on Fridays, the museum is open late during special exhibitions, allowing you to appreciate the art at your leisure.

The museum houses a significant number of works designated as Important Cultural Properties by the government. The collection, exhibited across eras and genres, offers a comprehensive overview of the development of modern and contemporary Japanese art.

The interior features an open, spacious design with an atrium and glass walls. Along the canal, you'll find the glass-walled Café de 505 and the museum shop, Art Plus. These two establishments offer exhibition catalogs, original merchandise, and sweets and snacks perfect for a break. No tickets are required for entry.

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, is a beautiful modernist building with a grid-like exterior. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Fumihiko Maki, its elegant appearance upon completion in 1986 is a mecca for architecture enthusiasts. From inside the museum, views of Higashiyama and the Otorii gate are framed, creating a sense of dialogue between the city and the building.