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Kyoto International Manga Museum
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The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a paradise for manga enthusiasts, occupying a repurposed elementary school with a collection of over 300,000 manga from Japan and around the world. Visitors can browse shelves of manga in multiple languages, explore rotating exhibitions on manga history and artistry, and even watch artists at work. The museum's open, airy reading areas invite leisurely browsing, and the grassy courtyard offers a pleasant spot to relax. It's a cultural institution that celebrates manga as both art and popular entertainment.
Don't miss
- Browse the 'Manga Wall', a continuous bookshelf stretching from floor to ceiling with thousands of volumes.
- Attend a live manga drawing demonstration by professional artists.
- Explore the outdoor 'Manga Garden' for a peaceful reading break.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kyoto International Manga Museum
You can visit Kyoto International Manga Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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