2024.01.18 - 2024.04.07
The Tale of Genji, one of the world's oldest novels, was written by Murasaki Shikibu. The Tale of Genji, which has transcended the millennium and continues to be loved to this day, has often been used as a subject for paintings since ancient times. This exhibition introduces Japanese paintings depicting The Tale of Genji with commentary on each scene.
2021.04.01 - 2025.03.31
"Hyakunin Isshu" (One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each) – is the most famous anthology of Japanese Waka poems. It is a collection of one hundred original poems spanning one hundred poets.
Saga Arashiyama is the home of "Hyakunin Isshu" which brought a greatly influence on Japanese culture. In our permanent exhibition, we introduce its history from the birth of Hyakun Isshu to the recent competitive karuta.
We hope you enjoy the world of "Hyakunin Isshu."
2024.04.19 - 2024.07.01
We have a café "Arashiyama OMOKAGE Terrace" at the terrace facing the stone garden. The open-air space allows you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Arashiyama.
Open 10:00 - 17:00
(last order 16:30)
Take-out available
(*Some items on the menu are not available for take-out)
Up the stone stairway and through the wooden gate, the rock garden awaits. Whether it is the cherry tree in spring, Satsuki azaleas in early summer, dazzling colored leaves in autumn, or snow-capped peaks in winter, you can delight in the beauty of every season here.
It is located near Mount Ogura, the birth place of "One Hundred Poems," and the scenery from the second floor which incorporates Arashiyama and Oi River is as a fine piece of Japanese Painting.
Looking out onto the garden is our café, Arashiyama OMOKAGE Terrace. Relax and relish the atmosphere of Kyoto in the open and airy space. After a cup of Kyoto Coffee or Maccha Latte, don't miss the museum shop where you can find unique products and books related with the exhibitions.
Hours | 10:00 - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
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Closed | Exhibit-replacement days, New Year’s holiday |
Admission | Adults, University students1000 (900) |
High school students600 (500) | |
Elementary and Junior high school students 400 (350) | |
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Notices |
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11 Sagatenryuji-Susukinobabacho,
Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616 8385, Japan
tel. +81 75 882 1111
fax. +81 75 882 1103
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