About NyanNyan-ji
NyanNyan-ji is the world's first temple-style art museum, located in the nature-rich Yase area of Kyoto, with cats as its principal image.
The sliding doors and ceilings of this charming 100-year-old traditional house are packed with cat-themed artworks, allowing visitors to enjoy art filled with cats.
The gallery space inside the building displays the works of Miyano Kaya, who has been active as a cat artist since she was 11 years old.
Miyano Kaya has painted cats on all 24 sliding doors in the building, and has also created the maneki-neko (beckoning cat) and cat daruma dolls that are the principal images of the temple.
Exhibition
Was this planet a cat planet?
A shocking exhibition that will overturn history is finally here.
The Ancient Cat Civilization Exhibition will be held from November 11, 2024 to April 28, 2025.
Floor Guide
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Official Shop
We currently sell works by around 130 handmade artists. We have dog and cat goods that can only be found here. They are also popular as souvenirs.
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Tenshi-Neko no ma
The sliding door painting with this angel cat on it is a work by cat artist Miyano Kaya. The colorful and cute sliding door painting is perfect for taking commemorative photos.
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Maneki-Neko no ma
The sliding screen paintings, which feature 22 beckoning cats on 12 sliding screens, are also a work by cat artist Miyano Kaya. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Hiei and the Takano River through the windows, and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.
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Main Hall
To the right of the main hall are the principal deities "Dainichi Nyarai", "Neko Fudo" and "Neko Kannon". To the left of the main hall is "Sanshu no Nyangi". The ceiling paintings of unique cats, created by 44 artists, are also a highlight!
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Gallery
A gallery of works by cat artist Masano Kaya. Works that have been selected or awarded in domestic and international contests are on display, including "Kibatsu Na Shinwa" which was selected for the Salon d'Automne exhibition held in Paris in 2016 at the age of 17.
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Sacred Tree
To the left of the entrance to NyanNyan-ji is a large Muku tree that has been worshiped as a sacred tree since ancient times. Next to it is a large Iwakura (sacred rock). This is a place of great miraculous power, so please stop by to pray there on your way out. Furthermore, as this is a sacred place, please do not step over the barrier stones to enter.
Goods
There is a wide selection of good luck items, including goshuincho (stamp books), omamori (amulet), ofuda (paper charms), votive plaques (votive plaques), etc.
Bring good luck with the good luck items of NyanNyan-ji!
To Our Visitors
Access
520 Yase Konoecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
Tel：+81-75-746-2216
- 2 minutes walk east from Kyoto bus stop "Mikogafuchi" heading north.
Routes 17 and 18 (from Kyoto Station), 19 (from Kokusaikaikan Station), and 16 (from Shijo-Kawaramachi Station) - Get off at Yase-Hieizanguchi Station on the Eizan Railway and walk northeast for about 20 minutes.
If you are coming by car, please use the on-site parking lot.
Opening hours ; Closing Days
11:00～17:00（Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 18:00）
Regular holiday：Tuesday
Holidays are irregular during the New Year, Golden Week and Bon holidays, so please check the announcements on the homepage, Instagram, X, Facebook, etc.
Entrance fee
- Adults・・・500yen
- Elementary school student, Junior high school student, High school student・・・300yen
- Preschool child・・・Free of charge
※ When a special exhibition is held, the admission fee will change as follows:
Adults・・・800yen
Elementary school student, Junior high school student, High school student・・・600yen
※ Those with a disability certificate will receive a 200 yen discount.
