Nishijin Textile Center

Here at Nishijin Textile Center, we introduce every aspect of the beauty and elegance of the kimono through our daily Kimono Shows, historical archives, and presentations exhibited by Nishijin. In addition, you can look forward to the experience of watching demontrations on traditional crafting, as well as making your own craft projects. Enjoy to one’s heart’s content, the tradional beauty and skills originating directly from Nishijin. Further more, Kimono dressing activity and Japanese clothing classrooms are open.

Notice of Summer Closure
The Nishijin Textile Center (Floors 1–3) will be closed for summer holidays from Monday, August 10, through Tuesday, August 11.

Address

Imadegawa Minamihairu Imadegawa-dori, Kamikyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Japan 602-8216

TEL

075-451-9231

FAX

075-432-6156

Open Hours

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (October to March)
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (April to September)

Closed On

Every Monday and New Year Holidays 12/29～1/3
* However, if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the next day (Tuesday).

Notice of Summer Closure
The Nishijin Textile Center (Floors 1–3) will be closed for summer holidays from Monday, August 10, through Tuesday, August 11.

Admission Fee

Free

Access to Nishijin Textile Center

By Kyoto City Bus

1~2 minute walk from the nearest bus stop “Horikawa Imadegawa”
From Kyoto Station = #9 approx. 30 minutes
From Shijo-Kawaramachi・Shijo-Karasuma = #12 approx. 20 minutes
From Shijo-Omiya = #201 approx. 15 minutes
From Sanjo Keihan = #12・#59 approx. 25 minutes
From Keihan Demachiyanagi = #201・#203 approx. 15 minutes

By Taxi

Approx. 20 minutes from Kyoto Station

By Subway

Approx. 10-minute walk from Karasuma Subway station “Imadegawa”

Parking Lot (meterd parking)

Daytime Parking Fees
・Up to 10 buses can be parked in a row
・Large and medium buses: 3,000 Yen
・Minibus (including camping cars): 2,000 Yen
・Passenger vehicle: 200 Yen/30 minutes

Overnight Parking Fees
・Large and medium buses: 4,000 Yen per night