Kyoto · Karasuma Oike
Leave time to read.
A former school becomes a place to explore manga as both a reading culture and a museum subject. Choose an exhibition, then allow yourself to linger with the books instead of treating the shelves as a backdrop.
- Admission
- Adult ¥1,200
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00
- Last entry
- 16:30
- Closed
- Wednesday; holiday exceptions
- Suggested time
- 1–2 hours; longer for reading
- Best for
- Manga and readers
Museum or reading afternoon?
Decide how much of your visit you want to spend reading. A quick exhibition visit and an afternoon with manga are different plans. Check the current exhibitions and language information before buying a ticket, especially if you are coming for one particular artist.
Keep the timetable flexible
Events and workshops have their own schedules and are not automatically included in an ordinary visit. The central location makes it easy to combine the museum with the Museum of Kyoto or a coffee stop; choose one main museum if you only have half a day.
Location & access
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Neighbourhood
Kyoto · Karasuma Oike
Use Karasuma Oike Station on the Karasuma or Tozai subway line.
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Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.