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Koryu-ji Temple vs Kyoto International Manga Museum
Both are rated highly by experts. Overall, Kyoto International Manga Museum ranks slightly higher than Koryu-ji Temple. Kyoto International Manga Museum has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 6 reviews such as Time Out, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Koryu-ji Temple
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Hachigaoka-cho, Uzumasa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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Fodor's
"One of Kyoto's oldest temples, Koryu-ji was founded in 622 by Kawakatsu Hata in memory of Prince Shotoku (572–621)."
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Be sure to enjoy the outdoor garden in back and try your hand at Japanese calligraphy in the annex.
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Dating back to 1165, Koryu-ji's kodo (sermon hall) is one of the oldest structures in Kyoto."
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
Concierge
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Time Out
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Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0846
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Concierge
"You'll see locals perusing any of the 50,000 volumes three floors of comics free for the reading."
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Live performances of manga-related street art feature storytellers
Fodor's
"Many famous artists have signed the walls near at this bilingual museum that claims to have the world's largest collection of manga materials."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Opened in 2006 in a late-19C primary school, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, as irreverent as its subject, will bring a smile of surprise to your lips."
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Time Out
"You don’t need to be a manga fan to be charmed by this vast but endearing museum, with a collection spanning three centuries and four continents."
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"Focuses on a very current form of Japanese art...showcases a massive collection of Manga (around 300,000 items), from famous works like "Astro Boy" to more obscure comics by non-Japanese artists."
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