Frequently Asked Questions
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Accessibility
- Are service animals allowed in the museum?
- Are there audio guides or braille materials available?
- Can I bring a stroller?
- How does the museum support visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing?
- Is the museum accessible for older visitors?
- Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
- Is there a nursing or baby-changing room?
Facilities
- Are the exhibition catalogs available in Korean and English?
- Are the exhibits available in Korean or English?
- Are there goods or books for children at the museum shop?
- Are there restrooms in the museum?
- Are there vending machines in the museum?
- Can I buy books about Utoro’s history at the museum?
- Can I eat inside the museum?
- Can I take photos inside the museum?
- Can I touch any of the exhibits?
- Can our group eat packed lunches at the museum?
- Can we use a space for reflection or group discussion after the visit?
- How will I know if the museum closes unexpectedly?
- Is the website available in Korean and English?
- Is there a museum shop? What can I buy?
- Is there a rooftop view?
- What are your opening hours?
- What is the layout of the museum?
- When is the museum closed for Obon and the New Year?
Human Rights Training
- Are there facilities in Kansai where I can learn about multicultural coexistence?
- Can a museum visit be included in a company trip or employee event?
- Can a visit be used as part of a CSR or social contribution program?
- Can corporate training be delivered online?
- Can education board or school administration staff use the museum for training?
- Can government or public sector staff use the museum for training?
- Can healthcare, care work, or social welfare staff use the museum for training?
- Can labor unions use the museum for study sessions or training?
- Can lawyers and legal professionals use the museum for continuing education?
- Can NPOs and civic organizations use the museum for training?
- Can police, fire service, or public safety staff use the museum for training?
- Can the museum be used as part of anti-harassment training?
- Can the museum be used for corporate compliance training?
- Can the museum be used for corporate human rights due diligence training?
- Can the museum be used for DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) training?
- Can the museum be used for internal DEI training?
- Can the museum be used for management or leadership development?
- Can the museum be used for SDGs or ESG-related training?
- Can the museum be used for teacher training or new-teacher induction?
- Can the museum support an ongoing annual training program?
- Can the museum support post-training reporting for CSR or human rights due diligence records?
- Can we book training here every year?
- I’m looking for a facility in Kyoto that offers corporate human rights training.
- I’m looking for a human rights training facility in the Kansai region.
- I’m looking for a place in Kyoto to learn about the history of discrimination.
- Is a completion certificate or attendance record issued after training?
- Is there a maximum group size for corporate training programs?
- What does the human rights training at Utoro cover?
Visitor Tips
- Are there learning materials or activities for children?
- Can I bring young children to the museum?
- Can I visit alone?
- Can I visit on a rainy day?
- Can I visit the museum as part of a Kyoto sightseeing trip?
- Can I visit with my family on a weekend?
- Can teachers visit on their own for personal learning?
- Do I need to know anything about this history before visiting?
- Does the building look welcoming from outside?
- How do I fit Utoro into a Kyoto history itinerary?
- How far is the museum from the Nintendo Museum?
- How long does a visit take?
- I’m nervous about visiting alone — will staff be helpful?
- Is it okay if my young child gets restless during the visit?
- Is it okay to visit just out of curiosity?
- Is the museum welcoming to visitors with no connection to Korean history?
- Is the Utoro neighborhood safe to visit?
- What is the atmosphere like? Will I feel out of place?
- Where can I follow the museum’s latest news?
- Where can I stay near the museum?
School Trips
- Are there resources for pre-visit learning?
- Can accompanying teachers take part in the program alongside their students?
- Can elementary school groups visit?
- Can high school groups visit for a school trip or human rights study trip?
- Can junior high school groups visit for a school trip?
- Can schools from outside the Kansai region visit?
- Can schools use the museum for school trips?
- Can the museum be used as a fieldwork site for peace education?
- Can you accommodate large school groups of 100 or more students?
- Can you arrange group rotations for a large school trip?
- Can you give a talk at our accommodation the evening before our visit?
- Do schools come back for repeat visits?
- I’m looking for a human rights learning site in Kansai for a school trip.
- What do teachers say about bringing their class here?
- Where can I do peace education fieldwork in the Kansai region?
- Where can I do peace education in Kyoto?
Programs
- Are there special cultural experiences like a Korean BBQ session or a Hangul workshop?
- Are there worksheets for students?
- Can I attend an online event or lecture hosted by the museum?
- Can I experience Korean or zainichi Korean culture at the museum?
- Can I explore the museum on my own without a guide?
- Can private tours be conducted in English or Korean?
- Can the museum support global citizenship or international education programs?
- Can the outdoor fieldwalk run in midsummer heat?
- Can the Private Tour be customized?
- Can we do an experiential learning program on discrimination, human rights, or coexistence?
- Can you connect live with our classroom by video call?
- Can you deliver a live online talk via video call?
- Do visitors’ perspectives change after a program?
- Does the outdoor fieldwork run in the rain?
- How do I book a public tour?
- How long does a full program — guided tour, talk, and fieldwork — take?
- How many people can join a public tour?
- How many Private Tours does the museum hold each year?
- How often are public tours held?
- Is there a minimum group size for a private program?
- What does the talk program cover?
- What is the fieldwork (neighborhood walk)?
- What kinds of groups visit the museum for programs?
Supporters & Donations
- Can companies or organizations make a corporate donation?
- Can I donate from outside Japan?
- Can I donate in memory of someone who has passed away?
- Can I make a donation to the museum?
- Can I sign up as a supporter or donate online?
- How can I support the museum?
- How do I receive the museum’s newsletter or updates?
- What are the benefits of becoming a supporter?
- What is the museum’s annual pass for supporters?
Reservations
Getting Here
- Can I drive to the museum? Is there parking?
- Can I get here directly from Kyoto Station without transfers?
- Can I take a Kintetsu limited express to the museum?
- Can I visit by bicycle? Is there a place to park?
- Can I walk from Iseda Station to the museum?
- How do I get here from Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka?
- How do I get to the museum by train?
- How long does it take from Osaka?
- Is there a bus route to the museum?
- Is there a large-coach route to the museum without low-clearance restrictions?
- Is there coach parking for large buses?
- What is the Kintetsu train route to the museum?
- What is the museum’s address?
- Which station is best to take a taxi from?
Fees & Payment
Media
Exhibitions & History
- Can the museum serve as a case study for multicultural community-building?
- Does the museum collaborate with other civil society or NPO organizations?
- How do I donate historical materials or documents to the museum?
- How does the museum address how discrimination works and how it can change?
- How is the museum funded?
- How often do you hold special or temporary exhibitions?
- Is the museum a nonprofit organization?
- Is there a place in Japan to learn about the history of ethnic minorities?
- What airfield construction is connected to Utoro’s history?
- What books and resources are available on Utoro’s history?
- What is Utoro’s place in the history of Uji City?
- When did the museum open?
- Who operates the museum?
- Why is it called a Peace Memorial Museum?
- Why is the museum located in Uji City?