The Japan Hair Museum (Japanese Coiffure Museum), located on Yamato Oji-dori, tells the history of Japanese coiffure. On display are 115 examples of Japanese hairstyles ranging from ancient to modern times, in the form of hairpieces 1/4 of the actual size. Also exhibited are 200 hair ornaments and combs used by maiko and collected over a long period of time.

Address :

2F Shirakawa Bldg., 164 Tokiwa-cho, Shijo Agaru, Yamatooji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City

Telephone :

075-551-9071

Business Hours :

10:00am - 5:00pm

Closed :

Wednesdays

Access :

Kyoto City Bus to "Kawaramachi" or "Gion".

Fee :

General: 600 yen
University Students 500 yen
Junior/Senior High School Students: 400 yen
Elementary School Students 300 yen