As exotic as it sounds Krakow actually have a centre for Japanese culture. Founded by prominent citizens of Krakow, film director Andrzej Wajda and Krystyna Zachwatowicz, along with the architect, Arata Isozaki with his Wife, Aiko Miyawaki in 1994 is an ecellent piece of art itself, and an important hot spot for cultural events.Attention occupies post-modern building located across the river from Wawel Castle.

The main aim of the Manggha Centre has been to promote Japanese culture. With many permanent exhibitions - on the art, history and culture of Japan, the center serves well to its main objectives. The exhibition is changed regularly to provide the best information and present the culture of Japan in the best possible way. Apart from permanent exhibitions you can see many temporary ones. The building is also rented for many temp exhibitions not necessarily connected to the Orient.

Definitely worth visiting. We strongly recommend visiting it.