Japanese Movie Archive (Hibari Misora Museum)
- Highlight
- Introducing the transition of Japanese movies, the filmmakers and actors involved, and Hibari Misora
Tracing the footsteps of the Japanese Movie Industry as well as a comprehensive exhibition on Hibari Misora
In a western-façade building, which stands as the symbol of the Toei Kyoto Studio Park film studio, the 2nd floor of this museum is home to film archive materials, including the “Shozo Makino award corner” that looks back on the life of the “father” of Japanese cinema, Shozo Makino; the “movie hall of fame” that spotlights film people who, in particular, contributed in big ways to the development of the Japanese movie industry; the “photo world of Kyoto movie history” that explains movie history, especially from the Kyoto perspective; a poster corner; a miniature film studio, and filming equipment.
The 1st floor is home to an exhibition of movie posters, valuable dresses and personal effects of Hibari Misora, an eternal star in the eyes of the Japanese public, who entertained in a variety of genres, including song, film and stage.
Hibari Misora Museum http://www.toei-eigamura.com/event/detail/24
Exterior of Japanese Movie Archive
Hibari Misora Museum
The movie hall of fame
In which year did Shozo Makino (the father of Japanese film) first make a movie?
Address | 10 Uzumasa Higashihachioka-cho, Ukyo-ku |
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TEL | 0570-064349 (Navi Dial) |
FAX | 075-864-7763 |
URL | http://www.toei-eigamura.com/event/detail/23 |
Hours | 9:00~17:00 (9:30~17:00 Dec~Feb) (entry by 16:00) |
Closed | Mid January |
Adm | Free, Separate charge to enter studio park required: Adults ¥2,200, Junior high and high school students ¥1,300, Children aged 3 upwards ¥1,100 |
Access | A 5-min walk from JR Uzumasa Stn/A 5-min walk from Randen Uzumasa-Koryuji Stn and Satsueisho-mae Stn/A 5-min walk from Uzumasa Eigamura-michi Stop of City bus/Very close to Uzumasa Eigamura-mae Stop of Kyoto Bus |
Parking | Available (Charged) |
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