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The purpose of the Kanken Kanji Museum (Chinese Characters Museum) is to help people know how charming and interesting Chinese characters can be. The museum is run by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation. Displayed at a regular exhibition held at the end of each year are Chinese characters which depict the social conditions of that particular year. The museum was opened in 2000.

Address :

398 Gojo, Karasuma-cho, Matsubara Sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City

Telephone :

075-352-8300

Business Hours :

Weekday: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am-4:30pm

Closed :

Sundays and Public Holidays

Access :

Subway Karasuma Line to "Shijo"or"Gojo" .or Hankyu Line to "Karasuma".

Fee :

Free