The Pink Experience-Based Art World with Perfect Space for Shooting Video “PAPEPO MUSEUM”

‘Karasuma Oike and Shijo Kawaramachi Area’ with lots of Kyoto’s famous sightseeing spots such as Nishiki Market, Teramachi Shopping Street, Kamo River and Honnouji Temple. Then, do you know “PAPEPO MUSEUM” opened in 2018 in this area? It’s one of the popular spots among young girls in their 10s and 20s on social media. It’s a 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station, so you can stop by there while taking a walk.

“PAPEPO MUSEUM” is an experience-based art world. When you step into the entrance, a vivid pink-colored world with yellow and orange as accent colors is laid out before your eyes. There are 8 photo spots, and at first, about 1,500 fake bananas welcome you. 2 colors of bananas, yellow and orange, hang from the ceiling, it’s like a curtain. Besides that, there are many photogenic decorations such as an orange palm tree and a banana-shaped swing, a bathtub filled with small ducks and pink retro phones. This museum also has a space like a party venue with a sparkling mirror ball, so please check it.

Moreover, you can find a pool covered with pastel-colored hearts or small balls. Let’s lift up them with your hands or lie down on them!

By the way, the museum prepares a great variety of photo props. If you want to borrow a selfie stick, a tripod or something like that, ask staff.