Costume Museum

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See Heian-period court life and The Tale of Genji through costumes and a palace model.

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What it is

A museum dedicated to The Tale of Genji.
Opened in 1973 by the Institute for Religious Culture.
A Kyoto Prefecture registered museum.

What to see

Exhibits on Heian-period court life and costumes.
A quarter-scale model of Rokujo-in, Genji's residence.

When to go

Closes for three years from April 1, 2025.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 〒600-8468 京都府京都市下京区堀川通新花屋町下る(井筒左女牛ビル5階)
Area: Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto
Official site: www.iz2.or.jp
Phone: 075-351-5520
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Sundays, holidays, Obon (Aug 13-17), exhibition change periods (check for details). Closed from April 1, 2025 for approximately 3 years.
Admission: Adults: 800 yen, Junior/Senior high school/University students: 300 yen, Elementary school students: 200 yen
Getting there: Gojō Station — about 10 min on foot (0.6 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

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