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Best Local History & Culture in Kyoto

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Costume Museum

Genji Monogatari aficionados will enjoy a visit to this sometimes overlooked or unknown museum. A pivotal place in Murasaki Shikibu's novel was Lady Aoi's Rokujo (Palace). The palace was noted for its separate gardens for each of the four seasons. A Chubu University professor in the Department of Technology, Dr. Kozo Ike, designed the quarter-sized replica of the Rokujo. Historically correct Heian era lifestyles of the nobility have been reproduced in miniature. The clothing worn by the aristocracy, together with their furniture, provides glimpses into the eighth century.

Fifth Floor Izutsu Building, Shinhanayacho-dori, Horikawa Higashiru, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8468
Ryozen Museum of History

For an overview of the impact that the Meiji restoration had on Japan's modern history, this is the place to visit. Through videos and displays of personal memorabilia of the major players in this pivotal event in Japanese history, which resulted in the new government retaining many traditional values while adapting many Western ideas, the museum helps visitors understand how Japan maintained independence and equipped herself to evolve into a developed country. Matsushita Electric Co. provided the funding for the museum, which is located on the side of the sacred mountain, Ryozen, where more than 3,000 Meiji restoration-related persons are enshrined.

1 Ryozen-cho Seikanji, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0861
Kyoto Museum Of Traditional Crafts

Associated with the many local crafts that were particularly predominant when Kyoto served as the imperial capital, the Kyoto Museum Of Traditional Crafts explains through videos and graphic displays the talents of the artists of Kyoto. Explanations are made available in English. Some of its prominent exhibits include textiles, altars and masks. The on-site museum shop sells a range of crafts and artifacts. For more details, do call ahead.

9-1 Seishoji-cho, Kyoto, Japan, 606-8343
Nishijin Textile Center

The museum was founded in 1915 and is located on the third floor of the Center. Kyoto's silk weaving was adapted from Chinese techniques and received backing from the imperial court in the early days, but this support was interrupted during the 15th century civil wars. The industry was revived during the Edo period, helped by the Tokugawa decree that the aristocracy patronize Nishijin artisans. Dutch and French methods and machinery were introduced during the Meiji period. Today fabrics such as crepe, satins, gauzes, brocades and damask are still produced by traditional methods to make obi and other products - samples of which are on display.

Horikawa Imadegawa Minami Iru, Kyoto, Japan, 602-8216
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

Located in a residential neighborhood, historically known as an area where Hideyoshi built one of his castles, Fushimi is mainly associated with sake manufacture now. The Okura Sake Museum has an interesting collection of more than 6,000 traditional sake-production tools. These implements have been designated as folk craft cultural assets. The museum is situated amidst a complex of historical buildings, some dating to the 19th century. There is a chance to sample and purchase the divine spirit.

247 Minamihama-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 612-8045
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