Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

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Kyono TANA Satellite Gallery: "Me no Kagayaki" Certified Companies

Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture showcase in the EAST SQUARE: Kato Tech makeup brushes and Mori no Kyoto Distillery craft gin.

Now showing1 Sept – 30 Nov¥500

Tradition Meets Today #7

Kyoto craft skills reimagined as contemporary products and design, plus a parallel show on materials and techniques from five Kyoto makers.

Now showing1 Oct – 28 Dec¥500

Kyoto University Museums Feature 7: The University Is a Treasure Box, Handcraft Gathering

27 objects from 17 Kyoto university museums, chosen around handcraft, mark the Kyoto University Museum Network's 15th year. WEST SQUARE Window Gallery.

Now showing24 Oct – 20 DecFree

36th Kyoto Kogei Nouvelle Vague 2026: Fusion

Original craft works by Kyo-yuzen dyers and weavers of the group Senshokutai, shown and sold. MOCAD Gallery.

Upcoming20 Nov – 23 NovFree

Kyomono Certified Craftsmen Association "Hibiki" 5th Craft Exhibition

Young certified Kyoto artisans in Nishijin weaving, yuzen, ceramics, lacquer, bamboo and more show new work; visitors vote for a favourite. MOCAD Gallery.

Upcoming27 Nov – 29 NovFree

2nd Kyoto Nadeshiko Artisan Exhibition

Five Kyoto women hand-painted yuzen dyers show and sell kimono, obi and accessories, explaining their work in person. MOCAD Gallery.

Upcoming10 Dec – 13 DecFree

TRADITION for TOMORROW: 3rd Kyoto Crafts and Design Competition Exhibition

Shortlisted works from the museum's open craft competition, themed "Inherited Future Crafts", with visitor voting for the Audience Award.

Upcoming23 Jan 2027 – 22 Mar 2027¥500

Permanent Collections

74 Crafts Wall

Japan's largest craft display wall shows all 74 of Kyoto's traditional crafts side by side, with touch panels explaining each item and its making.

Permanent collection¥500

74 Crafts Exhibition

Hands-on area tracing how Kyoto crafts are made: step-by-step process displays, raw materials and tools, makers' work, and live artisan demonstrations.

Permanent collection¥500

Nearby

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)

Design1 min walk

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Hosomi Museum

Design2 min walk

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Architecture3 min walk

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Art13 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design cost?

Standard adult admission to Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is ¥500. Elementary to high school and technical college students 400 yen; groups of 20+ get 100 yen off. Free for preschool children, visitors wearing kimono, disability certificate holders plus one companion, Kyoto City residents aged 70+, and schoolchildren living or studying in Kyoto City (proof required).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design?

Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is open Daily 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30). No fixed weekly closing day; the museum closes on irregular announced dates. Remaining closures: 2026 Sep 19-20 (private event, planned), Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 24, Dec 7, Dec 21, Dec 29-31; 2027 Jan 1-3, Jan 12, Jan 25, Feb 21-22, Mar 8, Mar 23. Dates may change; check before visiting.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design?

Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is located at B1F Miyako Messe, 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343, Japan, in the Okazaki area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Higashiyama (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line), about 10 min walk and Okazaki Koen Roku Theatre Kyoto / Miyako Messe-mae bus stop (city buses 32, 46).

What can I see at Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design?

All 74 of Kyoto's traditional crafts under one roof, from Nishijin weaving to Noh masks, with live artisan demonstrations. Current highlights include 36th Kyoto Kogei Nouvelle Vague 2026: Fusion, 2nd Kyoto Nadeshiko Artisan Exhibition and Kyoto University Museums Feature 7: The University Is a Treasure Box, Handcraft Gathering.

Do I need to book Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design 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 Museum of Crafts and Design?

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.