Byodoin Museum Hoshokan

4.5

This museum was opened in 2001 to preserve the collection from the former treasure house, which had deteriorated. The garden is designated as a famous historic landmark, and the building exterior is designed to blend perfectly with it, with special features like using natural lighting in the interior. In addition to being a registered National and Uji City Important Cultural Asset, it also displays a collection of Heian period onigawara gargoyle roof tiles excavated from archaeological sites.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 116 (Byodoin Keidai) Map
Area: Around Uji Area
Phone: 0774212861
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Information desk closed16:45)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]600yen
[Junior high and high school students]400yen
[Elementary school students]300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Modern Museum with Great Displays from the Temple

Reviewed : 2021.09.08

A visit to the museum comes with the entrance price when visiting Byodoin Temple. I found the museum to be a great addition! The museum was pretty large with a lot of great artifacts and information...
Enjoyable Museum

Reviewed : 2020.01.31

This is a well thought out museum, accessible via admission to the temple. If you are handicapped and cant do stairs, ask the staff and they will escort you to an elevator. Very friendly staff and...
WELL ORGANIZED MUSEUM

Reviewed : 2019.11.10

The museum is included in ¥ 600 entrance ticket. So dont miss it. We can learn more about the history of Byodoin Temple and Phoenix Hall. Inside the museum many ancient artifacts and collections...