Kyoto International Manga Museum
Museo Internacional del Manga de Kyoto
Kyoto International Manga Museum (Oike agaru, Karasuma-dori, Chukyo-ku, Kyoto) – located 3 ½ hours southwest of Tokyo, this museum was developed and opened through the deep understanding and active cooperation of local residents, as a joint project of Kyoto City and Kyoto Seika University, the Kyoto International Manga Museum was established on the site of the former Tatsuike Primary School. Kyoto Seika University manages and operates the Museum, making full use of its research accomplishments and accumulated know-how. The Museum acts as a venue for the collection, preservation and exhibition of manga and animation materials, which have been accumulated through generous donation from both individuals and companies.
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm daily. Admission: ¥800 (adult), ¥300 (junior & high school students), ¥100 (elementary school students).