Japan’s first kanji museum here in Gion, Kyoto【1F】Features engaging interactive exhibits
such as projections, graphics, and hands-on
displays that stimulate interest in learning
about the history, development, andtransformation of kanji into unique characters
in Japan.

The Kanken Japan Kanji Museum & Library (Kanji Museum) is an interactive museum full of
surprises and discoveries, featuring exhibits that enable visitors to not only see but also touch,learn, and enjoy the exhibits. The museum promotes the culture of kanji in Japan to not only
domestic but also international visitors, and fosters intellectual curiosity about kanji in future
generations, thereby encouraging more children and adults to become interested in kanji.

Picture scroll
showingkanji’s history

Japan did not haveany characters
to begin with

1FPeople start using kanji
in a uniquely Japanese way

Printing
startsfor kanji

Kanji has its
Kanji isA standard
roots in fortune- bornfor kanji
is established telling records

Development ofJapan’s original character culture
Make your nameusing manyogana

The spread of printing

GoldenSeal stamp

Oracle bone
script writing
fortune-telling

Dancing oracle bone
script tableRoot character stamps ofkatakana and hiragana

Kanji ofthe year

Japan's original wasei-kango
Names of countries
in kanji. How do you
write this country inkanji?

Film theater

Major kanji dictionary,edited by Morohashi Tetsuji

World’s first word
processor, JW-10
50,000 kanji
character tower
Ticketcounter

Accessible
toiletKanji test lounge

Babychangingroom

First aidoffice【2F】The theme-park-style exhibition area showcases the system and characteristics of kanji, as
well as tools for playing with it. Visitors can familiarize themselves with kanji while having funand take pictures in the photo spots that are provided.

■Admission:
Adults

2F

Kanji’s readings
Play withandpronunciations
four-characteridiomsMixed script ofkanji and hiragana¥800

Living creature’s picture board
Kanji for everyday tools

Kanji’s stroke order

Kanji and Kyoto Gion Festival

Kanji Sushi Bar
Giant teacupcommemorative
photo corner

Kanji’s
calligraphy

Look forpictographs

Make a kanji
with your body

Look it up
kanji dictionary
Kanji and Kyoto
kanji capital tour

Touch panel karuta
combining radicals
Kokuji, kanji born in Japan

Play withrubbed copyProjectexhibition

Information
Take a look atFormation of kanjia real oracle bone script／Make a kanji

Kanji ofregional dialects
Funny kanji tales
Restroom

University andhigh school
students

Junior highand
elementaryschool
students

Preschool
children

¥500

¥300

Free

Disabledvisitors■Audio guide:
Explanation of exhibits is only in Japanese. But
we have audio guides available in English,
Chinese and Korean for 500 yen per person.
■Location:
551 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku,Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan■By Train:
Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)
Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line)
Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway Line)■By Bus:- Kyoto City Bus: Route 12, 31, 46, 80, 100, 201,202, 203, 206, or 207 to Gion Station■Closed: Mondays, New Year holidays,
and occasional temporary closures

Library

Projectexhibition■Hours: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm(last admission: 4:30 pm)
Kanken Japan Kanji Museum & Library
Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation
https://www.kanjimuseum.kyoto/Workshop