The first installment of Shugaku Mystery, “The Light and Shadow of Elegant Kyoto,” and the second installment, “Kyoto’s Relaxing Seasons and Treasures,” are now available at the Bakumatsu-Ishin Museum Reizan History Museum.Japanese and English editions are available.Please pick up a copy when you visit!

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【Available Booklets】

・Shugaku Mystery Volume 1: “Graceful Kyoto, Lights and Shadows.“ Japanese & English editions

・Shugaku Mystery Volume 2: “Chill in Kyoto,Nature and Treasures” Japanese & English editions

■Sales Period: August 27, 2025 onwards

【About the Bakumatsu Ishin Museum Reizan History Museum】

Opened in 1970 (Showa 45) as a specialized museum comprehensively researching the history of the Bakumatsu and Meiji Restoration periods.

Approximately 100 items are displayed from a collection exceeding 5,000 pieces. Precious historical materials and large-scale video displays clearly explain the history of the Bakumatsu era.

Permanently displayed items include “The Sword that Stabbed Sakamoto Ryoma,” “Kondo Isami’s Personal Sword,” and “Hijikata Toshizo’s Personal Sword,” making for a compelling exhibition.

Bakumatsu Ishin Museum Reizan History Museum

Official Website: https://www.ryozen-museum.or.jp/

■Address

1 Reizan-cho, Seikanji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City

■Access

Take City Bus Route 206 (Higashiyama Loop) and get off at “Higashiyama Yasui” or “Kiyomizu-michi”. About a 7-minute walk.

■Hours

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)

■Closed

Every Monday (If Monday is a holiday, closed the following day). Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Also closed on exhibition changeover days (details on the website).