Museum · Shijo-Karasuma
Kyoto Art Center
京都芸術センター
A public arts centre in the 1931 building of the former Meirin Elementary School, which opened in 1869 and closed in 1993. Since 2000 it has held exhibitions, performances and artist studios, with a library and a cafe open to all.
Good for
Nearby places
- Rokkaku-do (Choho-ji) Temple about 4 min on foot
- Daimaru Kyoto Shopping about 4 min on foot
- Shinpuhkan Shopping about 6 min on foot
- Inoda Coffee (main shop) Cafe about 7 min on foot
- Museum of Kyoto Museum about 7 min on foot
- Nishiki Market Market about 8 min on foot
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance.
Neighbourhood
Shijo-Karasuma and Karasuma-Oike: what to see and do
Kyoto's business district along Karasuma-dori between Shijo and Oike, with the subway and Hankyu lines underneath.
Where to stay near Kyoto Art Center
This place is in Shijo-Karasuma, where the median hotel rate in the latest sample was US$283 per night. Where to stay in Shijo-Karasuma: stations, pros and cons, hotel types
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
Sources · Verified 25 September 2026