Timeline
09:30
Enter the Kyoto National Museum as it opens at 09:30. The grand building houses ancient Japanese sculpture and ceramics. Go straight to the galleries to explore the artifacts while the halls are still quiet.
10:15
Walk four minutes east to Il Pappalardo for lunch. This is one of Kyoto's best Italian restaurants. Order a pizza, which is more affordable than the main dishes, to enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxed setting.
11:00
Take a short three-minute walk to Rakushisha Paper Crafts. Browse the original and less tacky souvenirs here. Look for nice paintings or copies of famous Japanese paintings on paper to take home.
Local tip
The museum is closed on Mondays. Il Pappalardo is closed on Tuesdays. Rakushisha Paper Crafts is open daily from 10:00 to 17:30.
Check before you go
- Kyoto National Museum opens at 09:30 on Tuesday to Sunday.
- Il Pappalardo is closed on Tuesdays.
- Rakushisha Paper Crafts opens at 10:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kyoto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).