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Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property
Kitamura Museum
- Nearest stationDemachiyanagi Station 0.4 km
- DesignationRegistered Tangible Cultural Property
- Year1975 (founded)
Kitamura Museum (北村美術館, Kitamura Bijutsukan) opened near the confluence of the Kamo and Takano Rivers in Kyoto, Japan, in 1977. The collection, based on that built up by businessman Kitamura Kinjirō (北村謹次郎), comprises some 1,000 works including thirty-three Important Cultural Properties and nine Important Art Objects, with a particular focus on tea utensils.
From the Wikipedia article “Kitamura Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kitamura Museum. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Demachiyanagi Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Museum |
| Year | 1975 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 8 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kitamura Museum?
- Demachiyanagi Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kitamura Museum a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
- When was Kitamura Museum founded?
- In 1975.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kyoto University Museum: J o (CC BY-SA 3.0), Doshisha University Imadegawa Campus: Felix F (CC BY-SA 2.0), Shōkoku-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jōtenkaku Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hyakumanben Chion-ji Temple: Daderot (CC0), Rakuyū Kaikan: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0)
