Jōtenkaku Museum, Art museum in Kamigyō-ku district of Kyoto, Japan
The Jōtenkaku Museum displays ancient Buddhist paintings, Zen monk artworks, calligraphy, and portraits within the grounds of Shōkoku-ji temple complex.
Founded in 1984 to mark the 600th anniversary of Shōkoku-ji Temple, the museum preserves five national treasures and 145 important cultural properties.
The museum exhibits a notable collection of works by artists Tohaku Hasegawa, Jakuchu Ito, Okyo Maruyama, and Tanyu Kano through rotating displays.
Located ten minutes from Imadegawa Station, the museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with admission fees ranging from 200 to 800 yen.
The first exhibition hall contains a reconstructed Sekkatei tea house from Kinkaku-ji, maintaining its original architectural elements and design features.
Location: Kamigyō-ku
Inception: 1984
Part of: Shōkoku-ji
Website: https://shokoku-ji.jp/museum
GPS coordinates: 35.03364,135.76265
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:35
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