Kyoto University Museum

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京都大学総合博物館

Explore academic and educational materials at Kyoto University Museum, showcasing natural history and rare specimens.

What it is

Stores academic and educational materials.
Opened in 1997, based on a former museum.

What to see

Largest natural history exhibition room.
Exhibits 12 specimens of the extinct Kunimasu fish.
Permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions annually.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 〒606-8501　京都府京都市左京区吉田本町
Area: Sakyō-ku, Kyoto
Official site: www.museum.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Opening hours: 9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays (regardless of weekday or holiday), 28 Dec - 4 Jan, 18 Jun, 3rd Wednesday of August
Admission: Adults 400 yen, university students 300 yen
Getting there: Demachiyanagi Station — about 11 min on foot (0.7 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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