The Nishijin Textile Center is a fascinating place to explore traditional Japanese textiles.Nishijin Textile Center is a museum that showcases the beauty and skills of kimono.This museum is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users. Please see below for information in English on the shrine.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Nishijin Textile CenterAddress: Horikawa-dori Imadegawa, Minamiiri Nishi-gawa, Kamikyo-ku, KyotoTelephone Number: 075-451-9231Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00Closed: Every Monday and New Year Holidays 12/29-1/3
* However, if Monday is a holiday, the museum will be closed the next day (Tuesday)General Admission Fee: FreeDiscount for those with Disabilities: FreeHome Page URL: https://nishijin.or.jp/eng/AccessNearst Station/Bus Stop: Horikawa Imadegawa,Kyoto city busDistance from Nearst Station/Bus Stop: 3mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 1 minute walk from the bus stop - AccessabilitySuitable in All Weather: All-weather, An indoor facilityEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 30-40minutesParking for those with Disabilities: Available, see photosMulitlingual Guidance Available: Yes (only for the brochure)Map of Wheelchair accesible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): 7 steps,15㎝ high each stepWheelchair accessable Entryway option(Slope): 3°slopeElevator: 2Nursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: N/ARentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: YesMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: YesSurface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: No but there is parking available in the basementDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: Next to the centreParking Attendents Available: N/AInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Yes, 3 spacesSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: There are steps on the B2F parking lotFVehicle Avaible to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: Availble on the B1F
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: 98㎝Toilet Stall Entryway Width: 55㎝Western Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: Yes, U bar styleAvailability of heated bidet: YesToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: AvailableDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: 94cmHandrail Available: U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: NoOstomate-compatile facilities: NoUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoEmmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: NoFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station/bus stop |
Wheelchair Accessibility at facility |
Restrooms |
Elevator |
Parking |
Shop and restaurant |
- Paths & Walkways at FacilityLayout plan of buliding available/Map: YesWheelchair accesible: YesType of Door: Automatic DoorWidth of Doorway: Over 80cmStairsways present: YesStaircase information/ Step Height: N/AMethods of avoiding steps for wheelchair users: N/AWidth of aisles in building: Over 80cmAvailability of tactile floor plans and models to show facilities: N/APossibly Hazardous Areas: NoAvailability of Braille blocks at entrances and exits, elevator, stairs, etc: N/AOther information: There are 3steps from B2 parking to an elevatorPaths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: NoneStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: N/APathway Surfaces: Most paths are flatInaccesible Areas to those with physical disabilities: There are 3steps from the B2F parking lot to the elevatorRest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: NoBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: YesAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: NoElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: Yes,2Width Inside Elevator: 120×150㎝Door Width: 84cmWheelchair Accesible Control Panel: YesRear-view Mirror in Elevator: NoAudio guidance at Destination Floors: NoBraille on Control Panel: NoVisual Display of Destination Floor: NoMultilingual Guidance: YesMultilingual Control Pannel: No
- Accomodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: Yes at the receptionFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Most areasAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities:There are 3steps from the B2F parking lot to the elevatorAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: NoneMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accomodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: Yes, only English
- General InformationName: OnomiyasuType of food: Japanese restaurantOpening Hours: 10:00-16:00Cafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: NoneDoor Width: Over 2mEntryway Steps (Height): NoneSlope in place of stairs: N/ASeats with Tables available: YesBaby chair/booster seat available: NoOther Seating Information: May not be available due to group bookingsHallways width: over 70cmStaff Support(for buffet style meals): YesMenuBraile Menu Available: NoMenu with Photos: YesMultilingual Menu Available: NoSpecial AccomodationsAccommodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: NoVegeterian Meals: NoHalal Meals: No