Way cool
You’ve seen temples and monkeys, shoguns and monasteries. Now it’s time for the fashionista inside you. Modern and old.
Smallish…I was dome in an hour but I have no sense of fashion. It’s a nice break
Summerasalifestyle
September 21, 2024
Nice, small,modern museum building set in a very nice environment
The museum is not a large building. I recall seeing 3 levels of exhibitions permanent and also special exhibition. The permanent exhibition was nice although there was no description in other languages ( maybe except for the title, medium used and artist's name) I believe they offer translated descriptions for certain exhibits. We enjoyed our trip to the museum not just for the exhibits but also the architecture and the experience of being in it. While coming down form 3rd floor to 2nd floor via the stairs, the windows open out to the view outside - which was mountains in the distance and vast greenery. They definitely took care in the architecture design to draw in the outside. There is also a seating area with long couches and benches which were placed facing a large window which opened to the mountain view as well. I would consider that a permanent exhibit as well - with 4 seasonal changes.
There is a small bookshop which sold interesting merchandise and I was particularly amused by the few flip books they sold. I would buy them but they were rather costly.
We also enjoyed some sandwiches and coffee at the cafe which again opens out to the outside with its large glass wall on one side. Most patrons just sat facing outwards - even the couples sat side by side instead of across from each other.
If time allows, I would recommend a visit here as the museum of modern art is a nice place with interesting exhibits. I felt it was a juxtapose to the ancient shrines and buildings we had come to visit in Kyoto. The contrast made the experience more 'complete' although by no means am I done visiting Kyoto.
