Kyoto International Manga Museum

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The 14th Treasure Trove MANGA-ful: The Future of Dreams Realized Through "Past Manga"!?

Director Aramata Hiroshi's mini show of forgotten old manga, this time on how prewar magazines and manga imagined Japan 100 years in the future.

Now showingFrom 16 JulFree

Children Who Grew Up with Manga: 40 Years of Manga in Europe

Four decades of manga reception in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany, plus work by European artists who grew up reading it. A 20th-anniversary show.

Now showing17 Sept – 19 Jan 2027Free

Uchujin Jin Gokon Exhibition (宇宙人神合懇展)

Director Aramata Hiroshi's 20th-anniversary show imagining a future Kyoto shared with aliens and gods, premiering Baron Yoshimoto's 100 alien skull portraits.

Upcoming25 Nov – 28 Feb 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Exhibition of 100 Maiko Illustrations

Kyoto's maiko drawn by more than 100 manga artists lining the museum walls, made with the Japan Cartoonists Association.

Permanent collection¥1,200

What is Manga?

The main second-floor gallery explaining manga's history, making, readership and global reach, lined with shelves of influential manga from the 1910s to 2005.

Permanent collection¥1,200

Commemorative Plaster Casts "Manga Artists' Hands"

Plaster casts of the hands of over 100 manga artists who visited the museum, from Otomo Katsuhiro to Umezu Kazuo, in Gallery 6 on the second floor.

Permanent collection¥1,200

Object Hi no Tori (Phoenix)

An 11-metre wooden Phoenix from Tezuka Osamu's manga, carved by a Kyoto Buddhist sculptor using traditional techniques and hung in the atrium since 2009.

Permanent collection¥1,200

Nearby

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The Museum of Kyoto

Architecture5 min walk

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Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo)

Architecture13 min walk

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Raku Museum

Art20 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Kyoto International Manga Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Kyoto International Manga Museum is ¥1,200. Ages 13-18 ¥400, ages 6-12 ¥200, under 6 free. 20% off for groups of 20+ and some card holders. Tickets allow same-day re-entry. Children under 12 must be accompanied. Free admission on 25 November 2026 (20th anniversary).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kyoto International Manga Museum?

Kyoto International Manga Museum is open 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Wednesdays (open the next day if Wednesday is a national holiday). 2026 exceptions: open Wed 23 Sep and Wed 25 Nov; late opening to 19:00 on 19-20 Sep (Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair); closed 24 Sep, 11-12 Oct, 29 Oct, 24 Nov; New Year closure 26 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027; closed 25-29 Jan 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kyoto International Manga Museum?

Kyoto International Manga Museum is located at 452 Kinbuki-cho, Karasuma-Oike, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0846, Japan, in the Karasuma-Oike area of Kyoto. The nearest station is Karasuma Oike (Kyoto City Subway Karasuma & Tozai lines).

What can I see at Kyoto International Manga Museum?

Manga museum in a Showa-era former primary school, with a 50,000-volume Wall of Manga you can take down and read. Current highlights include Exhibition of 100 Maiko Illustrations, Children Who Grew Up with Manga: 40 Years of Manga in Europe and The 14th Treasure Trove MANGA-ful: The Future of Dreams Realized Through "Past Manga"!?.

Do I need to book Kyoto International Manga Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Kyoto International Manga Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.