Japan Midokoro
Ryūkoku Museum
Ryūkoku Museum Photo: 663highland CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Shimogyō-ku / Ryūkoku Museum

Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Museum

Ryūkoku Museum

The Ryūkoku Museum (龍谷ミュージアム) is a museum of Buddhist art and history in Kyōto, Japan. Conceived as part of the 370th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of what is now Ryūkoku University, it opened facing Nishi Hongan-ji in 2011.

From the Wikipedia article “Ryūkoku Museum” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Ryūkoku Museum. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationShimogyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationGojō Station, 0.7 km (straight line)
TypeMuseum
Year2011 (opened)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 18 more photos (Commons)

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Ryūkoku Museum?
Gojō Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
When was Ryūkoku Museum opened?
In 2011.

Nearby

Hiunkaku, Nishi Hongwanji
Hiunkaku, Nishi Hongwanji
0.1 km away · Shimogyō-ku
Goeidō
Goeidō
0.2 km away · Shimogyō-ku
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
0.2 km away · Shimogyō-ku
Kuro Shoin
Kuro Shoin
0.2 km away · Shimogyō-ku
Amida Hall, Nishi Hongwanji
Amida Hall, Nishi Hongwanji
0.2 km away · Shimogyō-ku
North Noh Stage, Nishi Hongan-ji
North Noh Stage, Nishi Hongan-ji
0.2 km away · Shimogyō-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hiunkaku, Nishi Hongwanji: Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚, Hyogo / 兵庫, Japan / 日本 (CC BY-SA 2.0), Goeidō: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Nishi Hongan-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kuro Shoin: Iwai Taketoshi (Public domain), Amida Hall, Nishi Hongwanji: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), North Noh Stage, Nishi Hongan-ji: Hideyuki KAMON from Takarazuka / 宝塚市, Hyogo / 兵庫県, Japan / 日本 (CC BY-SA 2.0)