Located at the south gate, Benrido offers a broad selection of art reproductions, postcards, and books, as well as merchandise developed and produced by the Kyoto National Museum.
Museum admission is not required for entry.
During Collection Exhibitions | 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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During Special Exhibitions | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
During Museum Garden Only Days | South Gate Shop Only 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Closed | Same as museum closures. See Hours and Admission page. |
Museum Shop Benrido
Maeda Coffee, founded in 1971, is headquartered near the corner of Takoyakushi and Muromachi Streets close to the main downtown intersection of Shijo Karasuma, famous for the Gion Festival. Since its establishment, Maeda Coffee has proudly offered outstanding house-roasted coffees including its signature blend "Ryunosuke," which has remained unchanged from the beginning, as well as "Kyo," offered exclusively at the Kyoto National Museum café. The menu also includes meal items, such as sandwiches and hashed beef and rice, as well as homemade cakes baked daily at the main shop, parfaits, and other baked goods. Come enjoy coffee, tea, or a light meal in Maeda Coffee's café overlooking the museum, including the nineteenth-century brick Meiji Kotokan (an Important Cultural Property) and the garden with Rodin's The Thinker. Museum admission is not required to enter the café.
During Collection Exhibitions | 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (L.O. 4:30 p.m.) |
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During Special Exhibitions | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (L.O. 5:00 p.m.) |
During Museum Garden Only Days | 9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (L.O. 4:30 p.m.) |
Closed | Same as museum closures. See Hours and Admission page. |
Seating Capacity | Indoors: 14 tables, 44 seats Terrace: 8 tables, 30 seats |
Café Maeda Coffee
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