Kyoto Prefectural Insho Domoto Museum of Fine Arts

Art Museum

3.5

Around KamigamoArea

Around Kinkaku-Ji TempleArea

An art museum located close to the Kinugasa Campus of Ritsumeikan University which collects the works of Japanese painter Insho Domoto, who flourished in the Taisho and Showa periods. Established in 1966 by the artist himself for the display of his works, in 1991 the museum was donated to Kyoto Prefecture. In addition to the artworks themselves, the entire museum, designed inside and out by Domoto, could be called a work of art by the man.

Spot details

Kyoto Prefectural Insho Domoto Museum of Fine Arts

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Hiranokamiyanagichou 26-3 Map
Area: Around Kamigamo Area Around Kinkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0754630007
Hours: 9:30-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Monday (next weekday if it is a public holiday), Exhibit Change Period, New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[General]510yen
[High School Students-College students]400yen
[Small/Junior High School Students]200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *2017 1Monday-Closed for spring 2018 due to renovation work
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Nice side visit

Reviewed : 2019.11.03

This museum is for Mr.Domoto who was a famous Japanese painter between 1910 -1970. An unique combination of Japanese and Western painting techniques. It locates close to the famous Kinkakuji and...
External study was enough.

Reviewed : 2019.06.03

Most tourists find this Museum, moving from the Golden pavilion in the ryōan-JI temple or Vice versa. The Museum is dedicated to the artist Insho Domoto (1891-1975). You probably know nothing about...
Worth a stop if you are in the area

Reviewed : 2016.07.05

This small museum is impressive (and free if you are over 65 and have a document to prove it). The collection is very interesting and well-displayed although there are fewer explanations in English...