Kyoto｜Kyocera Museum of Art🎨 Monet's Garden under the Warm Eaves: Beautiful Moments at the Kyocera Museum of Art

Visit Date & Location: May 25, 2025 Kyocera Museum of Art

The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, located in Okazaki Park, is one of Japan's oldest public art museums. Founded in 1933, it underwent a renovation in 2020, incorporating modern exhibition spaces and facilities, blending traditional and contemporary architectural aesthetics. This visit was for the special exhibition "Waterscapes in His Later Years" by Impressionist painter Monet, a two-day, two-night pop-up in Japan.

🎏 Museum Information:
☁️ Address: 124 Enshoji-cho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
☁️ Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, last admission 5:30 PM. Closed on Mondays (or later if it's a national holiday).
☁️ Access:
1. Approximately an 8-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line. Alternatively, you can walk about 16 minutes from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line to the Kyoto City Kyosera Museum of Art.

2. By bus, take city buses 5, 100, or 86 to the Okazaki Park Museum of Art/Heian Jingu-mae stop.

☁️Note: The "Water Lily Moment" exhibition at Kyoto Station closed on June 8, 2025. It is now traveling to the Toyota City Museum of Art in Aichi Prefecture from June 21 (Saturday) to September 15 (Monday, a national holiday), 2025. Interested visitors, please check in!

🥨Visiting Review:

I purchased my tickets in advance through Trip.com. Simply scanning the QR code gave me expedited entry, which was very convenient and offered a small discount. If you'd like to keep a paper receipt, you can also obtain one at the counter on site, which is very thoughtful.

The Kyocera Museum of Art, with its warm-toned architecture, exudes a grand yet gentle presence. The building blends 1930s Imperial Crown style with modern glass structures, creating an elegant and spacious space with a rich sense of design. The staff spoke excellent English and provided friendly service, making the visit a seamless one.

Monet's late waterscapes are captivating, especially the delicate brushstrokes and colors, creating a sense of immersive poetry of light and shadow. While photography is prohibited throughout the exhibition area, a designated area allows for close-up photography, offering a unique opportunity to interact with the art. The gift shop outside the exhibition hall also sells a variety of exquisite souvenirs, including exquisite postcards, reproductions of paintings, and merchandise, making it well worth a visit!

🥞Summary:

The Kyocera Museum of Art, Kyoto, is an art space that combines architectural beauty with captivating exhibitions. From the convenient QR code entry to the warm-toned design aesthetics of the museum, to Monet's classic late waterscapes, every aspect is unforgettable. If you have time, we recommend continuing your visit to the Toyota City Museum of Art to enjoy the exhibitions and explore the local art scene.