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Kyoto International Manga Museum

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ArcadiaEF
3.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$948 per person
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Imperial Hotel Osaka
4.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,520 per person
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Imperial Hotel Osaka
Hotel MyStays Otemae
3.0 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,074 per person
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Hotel MyStays Otemae
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,183 per person
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Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
4.5 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,328 per person
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,721 per person
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Swissotel Nankai Osaka
HG Cozy Hotel No.14
3.0 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,038 per person
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HG Cozy Hotel No.14
Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI HOTEL
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$977 per person
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Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI HOTEL
Shinsaibashi Comfy Apartment
2.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$980 per person
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Shinsaibashi Comfy Apartment
HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi East
3.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,008 per person
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Namba Oriental Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,191 per person
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Namba Oriental Hotel
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,068 per person
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Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka

ArcadiaEF
3.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$948 per person
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ArcadiaEF
Imperial Hotel Osaka
4.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,520 per person
Flight + Hotel

Imperial Hotel Osaka
Hotel MyStays Otemae
3.0 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,074 per person
Flight + Hotel

Hotel MyStays Otemae
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,183 per person
Flight + Hotel

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
4.5 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,328 per person
Flight + Hotel

RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,721 per person
Flight + Hotel

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
HG Cozy Hotel No.14
3.0 out of 5.0

Mon., 18 Nov. - Sun., 24 Nov.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,038 per person
Flight + Hotel

HG Cozy Hotel No.14
Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI HOTEL
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$977 per person
Flight + Hotel

Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI HOTEL
Shinsaibashi Comfy Apartment
2.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$980 per person
Flight + Hotel

Shinsaibashi Comfy Apartment
HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi East
3.0 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,008 per person
Flight + Hotel

HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi East
Namba Oriental Hotel
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,191 per person
Flight + Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka
3.5 out of 5.0

Thu., 5 Dec. - Wed., 11 Dec.

Kingsford Smith Intl. - Kansai Intl.

AU$1,068 per person
Flight + Hotel

Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka

Kyoto International Manga Museum

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

Here is a museum dedicated to one of Japan’s most proud and intriguing national traditions. The popular literary genre of manga is explored and exhibited across several floors of the Kyoto International Manga Museum. With a store and café on-site, it is a relaxed and informative area. Tourists enjoy this attraction whether they eat lunch outside, learn to draw manga characters at a workshop or flick through the oldest manga magazine in the country.

Browse floors packed with manga books of all types and languages. The sheer quantity is overwhelming. Attend events at the museum, which often aim to promote manga on an international scale. Peruse the permanent displays, which include an introduction to manga and an exhibition of more than 100 Maiko illustrations. Visit any of the temporary exhibitions to make the most of what is available and learn about the artistic literary genre. Try your hand at drawing manga when there are workshops held. See Japan’s first ever manga magazine, Eshinbun Nipponchi, which dates back to 1874.

Head to the store by the building’s entrance for some exceptional souvenirs, including manga books, postcards, posters and food. Have a light meal at the café, where the walls are decorated with manga drawings by artists who have visited the museum. You can also eat outside on the lawn.

The site opened in 2006 and is run by the city and the Kyoto Seika University. The museum opens in the morning and shuts in the early evening. It is closed on Wednesdays and for several days at New Year’s. Admission fees vary depending on age and group size. Photography inside the museum is prohibited.

The museum is situated in the Nakagyo Ward in the north of the city. Parking is tricky. Take the subway to the Karasuma-Oike Station, which is very close. It is easy to get to the museum from Kyoto Station on the Karasuma Line. Buses run regularly to the area. Nearby, there are many temples, hotels and landmarks, including Heian Jogakuin University.

Guide to Exploring around Kyoto International Manga Museum

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

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Nijo Castle

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

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Fushimi Inari Shrine

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

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Philosopher's Walk

This is a great walk to orient yourself around Kyōto. Stroll along a cherry tree-lined canal and visit shrines, temples, gardens and boutiques.

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Eikando Temple


Explore this hillside temple which features a statue with an unusual history, connected wooden walkways, a bathhouse and a steam house.  

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Arashiyama Monkey Park

Watch as park staff feed about 130 wild snow monkeys on Arashiyama Mountain, or climb inside a cage and feed them yourself.

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Temple of the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji Temple)

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

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Katsura Imperial Villa

Modelled on a setting in a novel, this site has one of Kyōto’s greatest traditional gardens and architectural treasures.

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Kyoto Tower

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
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Heian Shrine

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.
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Shimogamo Shrine

This shrine was dedicated to spirits in the 6th century. Now, it survives as the oldest of its kind in Kyoto, pre-dating the city itself.
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Kyoto National Museum

As one of the principal museums of Japan, this site displays fascinating artifacts across impressive structures to tell the story of Kyoto’s place in the country.
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Yasaka Shrine

Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.

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Ryoanji Temple

Features such as one of the most famous rock gardens in the country and a placid pond with charming islands distinguish this temple from others in the city.
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Tofukuji Temple

More than any other site, this shrine is celebrated for the unrivaled autumnal colors of the trees surrounding the spiritual Zen haven.
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Sanjusangendo Temple

This temple is the famous site where thousands of hand-carved deities from the 13th century flank the longest wooden building in Japan.
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Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

As a place that celebrates 20th-century contemporary art, this museum has innovative themes that are very different from traditional Kyoto culture.
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Nanzenji Temple

Art, elaborate gardens and a giant gate await at this temple that stands tall as one of the most important of its kind in the country.
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Honen-in Temple

This is a shrine devoted to a peaceful and learned environment with an impressive gate, natural greenery and a serene atmosphere.
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To-ji Temple

The To-ji Temple is one of the preeminent traditional sites in Kyoto, with exquisite structures, a flea market and the tallest pagoda in the country.
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Kenninji Temple

Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.
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Ninnaji Temple

With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.
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Myoho-in Temple

This temple is a hidden gem with majestic halls that open to the public on select occasions.
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Kodaiji Temple

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.
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Shoren-in-Temple

This temple borrows its graceful quality from the imperial family. It is home to traditional art, spiritual statues and a bamboo orchard.
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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

This shrine was created in 947 to mollify a furious spirit. Now, students and tourists gather to soak in the ambience of its traditional architecture and gardens.
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Entokuin Temple

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.
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Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

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    Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nishihonganji Temple, Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Aquarium. Higashi Honganji Temple and Toji Temple ...

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    17 Oct. - 18 Oct.

    CROSS HOTEL KYOTO

    CROSS HOTEL KYOTO

      3.5 out of 5.0
       
       

      Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is steps away from Kiyamachi Street and Pontocho. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Sanjo Keihan ...

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      17 Oct. - 18 Oct.

      MIMARU KYOTO KARASUMA OIKE NORTH

      MIMARU KYOTO KARASUMA OIKE NORTH

      724, Shimomatsuyacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
        3.0 out of 5.0
         
         

        Located in Central Kyoto, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Nijō Castle. Nishiki Market and Shijo Omiya are ...

        MIMARU KYOTO KARASUMA OIKE NORTHAU$165

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        28 Oct. - 29 Oct.

        Hearton Hotel Kyoto

        Hearton Hotel Kyoto

        Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
          3.0 out of 5.0
           
           
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          Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi and Nijō Castle are also ...

          Hearton Hotel KyotoAU$75

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          28 Oct. - 29 Oct.

          Tokyu Stay Kyoto Ryougaemachi Dori - Sanjo Karasuma

          Tokyu Stay Kyoto Ryougaemachi Dori - Sanjo Karasuma

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            Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto International Manga Museum, Nishiki Market and Shijo Omiya. Kawaramachi and Nijō Castle ...

            Tokyu Stay Kyoto Ryougaemachi Dori - Sanjo KarasumaAU$160

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            6 Nov. - 7 Nov.

            MIMARU KYOTO SHINMACHI SANJO

            MIMARU KYOTO SHINMACHI SANJO

            105, Machigashiracho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
              3.5 out of 5.0
               
               

              Located in Central Kyoto, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Omiya and Nishiki Market. Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi are also within 15 minutes. ...

              MIMARU KYOTO SHINMACHI SANJOAU$180

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              17 Oct. - 18 Oct.

              Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto

              Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto

              410-3 Shimomaruya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
                3.5 out of 5.0
                 
                 

                Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Honnoji Temple and Pontocho. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are also within 10 minutes. Kyoto ...

                Hotel Gran Ms KyotoAU$129

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                28 Oct. - 29 Oct.

                Hotel Monterey Kyoto

                Hotel Monterey Kyoto

                604 Manjuya-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto
                  3.5 out of 5.0
                   
                   

                  Located in Central Kyoto, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rokakkudo Temple and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi and Shijo Omiya are also within 15 minutes. ...

                  Hotel Monterey KyotoAU$118

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                  27 Oct. - 28 Oct.

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