Enjoy the beauty of Kimono
The museum provides various hands-on classes that lets you have a direct exposure to the tradition of kimono, i.e., a weaving demonstration of Nishijin textiles, an exhibition and sale of Nishijin textiles, a hand weaving experience, and a fitting demonstration of dance costume and ceremonial robe. You will be able to enjoy the tradition of Japan's kimono culture.

●Open/ 9:00-17:00　●Closed/The beginning and the end of year.　●Fare/ Free　●Tel/ 075-451-9231

◆Access/ A 7 min. walk from Subway Imadegawa Stn., or a short walk from the Horikawa Imadegawa municipal bus stop from JR Kyoto Stn.

The Museum where real steam locomotives run
The museum was opened on the 100th anniversary of the start of railway operation in Japan. The museum displays 18 major steam locomotives that were made between 1914 to 1948 and operated in many places in Japan. Locomotive exhibitions run 3 times a day. Enjoyable for both kids and adults alike.

●Open/ 9:30-17:00(Last entry at 16:30)
●Close/ Monday (except for national holidays, Mar. 25-Apr.7, Jul.21-Aug.31), Dec.29-Jan.3
●Fare/ Adults(high school students & over) ￥400 /Children(4 & over) ￥100
　SL "STEAM" entrainment charges Adults ￥200 /Children ￥100
●Tel/ 075-314-2996

◆Access/ JR Kyoto Stn.→City bus to Umekojikoen-mae →A 3 min. walk /A 15 min. walk from JR Tanbaguchi Stn.

Housing approximately 10,000 pieces of valuable cultural assets
It houses plenty of archaeological materials and antiques from Japan, China and other Oriental countries, and the exhibition, preservation and research of cultural assets are carried out here. Nearby is the Sanjusangendo, well-known for the 1001 statues of multi-armed deities.

●Open/ 9:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
●Close/ Monday (the following day when Mon. falls on national holidays), The beginning and the end of year
●Fare/ ￥500 (permanent collection only)　●Tel/ 075-525-2473

◆Access/ A short walk from Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae bus stop by city bus from JR Kyoto Stn. or a 7 min. walk from Keihan Shichijo Stn.

Housing a collection of masterpieces of Buddhist art
The museum was built in 1895 following the opening of the Tokyo National Museum. The Main Hall (important cultural property), made of brick, is famous as an example of Western-style architecture in the Mid-Meiji Period. The collection of Buddhist art here is considered the best in both quality and quantity in Japan.

●Open/ 9:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)　* 19:00 on Fridays according to the season
●Close/ Monday (the following day when Monday falls on national holidays)
●Fare/ Adults ￥500 (permanent collection only)　●Tel/ 0742-22-7771

◆Access/ A 15 min. walk from Kintetsu-nara Stn. or a short walk from Himurojinja Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan bus stop by city circulation bus from JR/Kintetsu Nara Stn.

Museum designed by I. M. Pei
Exhibiting antiquities from around the world, the museum is also very popular among visitors from abroad. Maestro I.M. Pei was responsible for the concept and design of the museum, and about 80% of the building volume has been laid underground to retain nature as much as possible.

●Open/ 10:00-17:00 　
●Closed/Mondays (Closed Tuesday if Wednesday falls on National Holiday), Winter season
●Fare/ Adult ￥1,000, College and High School Student ￥800, Child free　●Tel/ 0748-82-3411

◆Access/ A 20 min. drive from Shigaraki Kogen Railway Shigaraki Stn., a short walk from MIHO MUSEUM Teisan bus stop from JR Ishiyama Stn.

Enjoy Awaodori dance anytime
Awaodori Kaikan Hall is for enjoying the world-wide famous "Awaodori" (Awa folk dance) in its home at any time. You can experience the charm of Awaodori to your heart's content, by learning the history of Awaodori in the museum or practicing Awaodori with our Ren (dancing team), Awa-no-Kaze.

●Open/ 9:00-17:00(Awaodori Muserum)
* For information on the times of daytime/nighttime performances, please inquire by telephone.
●Close/ 2nd & 4th Wed., Dec. 28-Jan. 1
●Fare/ Awaodori Museum ￥300, Daytime performance ￥500, Nighttime performance ￥700
●Tel/ 088-611-1611

◆Access/ A 10 min. walk from JR Tokushima Stn.