Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by navigating to the Gionmachi Kitagawa area in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. Use a GPS device or mapping app and enter the address: 271 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073. There is limited parking available nearby, so be prepared to find a public parking lot in the vicinity. Parking fees typically range from ¥300 to ¥600 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Train and Bus

  If you prefer public transportation, first make your way to Kyoto Station. From there, take the Karasuma Line subway towards Kokusaikaikan and get off at Shijo Station. Transfer to the bus station near Shijo Karasuma and catch the Kyoto City Bus #100 or #206. Get off at the Gion bus stop. From the bus stop, it is a short 5-minute walk to 271 Gionmachi Kitagawa. The total fare for the bus is approximately ¥230, and be sure to check the bus schedule for current timings.

• Public Transportation - Bus Only

  Alternatively, if you are already in the countryside, you can take a direct bus to Gion from various locations in the Kyoto countryside. Look for the Kyoto City Bus services that head toward Gion. Once you arrive at the Gion bus stop, walk approximately 5 minutes to reach Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art at 271 Gionmachi Kitagawa. The bus fare will typically be around ¥230.