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Thursday, October 26－Sunday, October 29 The Culture & Art Moments @KYOTO Executive Committee has curated excursions that showcase the unique cultural facet of Kyoto. These excursions offer exclusive access to a collection of experiences that are ordinarily closed to the public, including visits to cultural heritage sites, art collections, and special dining experiences at shrines […]

On this tour, you’ll visit the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum, which features beautiful gardens and Western-style mountain villa architecture from the Taisho to early Showa periods. You’ll also get to explore Chochikukyo, an exquisite wooden modernist residence built by architect Kōji Fujii. Date and Time:Thursday, October 261:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Registration starts at […]

This plan gives you a precious behind-the-scenes tour of the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo in Kyoto’s largest geisha district, Gion Kobu, where the “Miyako Odori” dance performed by geisha and maiko in spring every year. Special guide at the stage design and stage setting, and stand on stage experiencing. Afterwards, enjoy a moment with geisha and […]

Galleries, artist studios, and residence spaces gathered in the Nishijin and Murasaki area will open simultaneously on the eve of ACK. This area, rich in history of tea ceremony culture and traditional crafts, has recently been attracting attention as an area of contemporary art. Please enjoy walking around this district and visit each venue to […]

Yukihiro Atsumi developed “Hogaku 2.0”, a project to celebrate and convey to the world the charm and history of traditional Japanese music’s more than 1300-year-old history through a new approach via guitar. Consequently, born out of Hogaku 2.0, Atsumi developed a new guitar music style called “Japanese Guitar”. As part of the revolutionary Hogaku 2.0 […]

Experience Zen meditation at Kōmyō-in, a sub-temple of Tōfuku-ji Temple. This activity is open to all participants. After the meditation session, you will have the opportunity to see the exhibition by Yuta Niwa at the private “Kantei-rō” on the 2nd floor of the temple. Date and Time:Friday, October 278:30 am – 9:30 am (Registration starts […]

Join Kyoto City University of Arts Professor, Tajima Tatsuya for a guided tour of the museum’s 60th anniversary exhibition “The Kyoto Art World Comes of Age, A New Generation Takes Over from Seiho and Shoen.” This exhibition focuses on the youthful period of modern Kyoto Painting from the late Meiji to the early Showa era, […]

Ryoji Ikeda, an internationally acclaimed electronic composer and visual artist based in Paris and Kyoto, will be unveiling his latest audiovisual concert in Kansai. This performance will feature a live set from his album “ultratoronics,” which was released last December, marking his first album release in 10 years. Date & Time:Friday, October 27, 20236:00pm – […]

Ryoji Ikeda, an internationally acclaimed electronic composer and visual artist based in Paris and Kyoto, will be unveiling his latest audiovisual concert in Kansai. This performance will feature a live set from his album “ultratoronics,” which was released last December, marking his first album release in 10 years. Date & Time:Friday, October 27, 20238:00pm – […]

Join us to celebrate the VIP Preview evening at the Opening Party with other VIP guests, participating galleries, artists, and partner organizations. One-night-only performances will highlight the special autumn evening in Kyoto. Date & Time:Friday, October 27, 8:00pm – 11:00pmVenue:Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of ArtGoogle Map ▶ DJ and Performance by:Kazuya Oi HUMANIZE IN DUB […]

I hope you’ll have a good time this spooky night!In October 2023, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER will host “Guest, Monster, & Rock’nRoll”, a Super-Weird-World that is Terrible and Specterfull!Please enjoy the enchanting One-Night-Standing-Party with DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER’s Drag-Style to your heart’s content !!! CAST:　DJ: LaLa, kor　Drag Queen: Simone Fukayuki, Francois Aldente, Soyokaze-san, Afreeda O Blart, Chocolate […]

Join a tour of the “doburo” (a type of kiln) as well as the pottery studio and gallery of ceramic artist Eiraku Zengoro, all part of the “Senke Jusshoku” tradition (referring to the ten traditional crafts associated with the Sen family tea ceremony). Next, enjoy a private visit to the Shoden Eigen-in temple, where you’ll […]

Experience a luxurious and seamless journey to the Tango Peninsula -produced by Kyoto by the Sea DMO, promoting northern Kyoto by the sea – By a private helicopter round-trip from your stay in Kyoto city. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of Amanohashidate one of three most beautiful scenic spots recognized by Japanese. Relish local rich […]

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the museum will hold a special commemorative exhibition. Director Yoshiyuki Hosomi will guide through the presentation of unique and important paintings by Itō Jakuchū, Katsushika Hokusai, and Edo Rimpa school, for which the museum’s collection is known. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 20239:30am – 10:30am (Registration starts at 9:25 […]

Kohei Nawa’s solo exhibition, From Code to Material will be held at kojin kyoto. The exhibition will include his latest sculptures and paintings. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 202311:00am – 6:00pm*The artist will be be at the gallery at 11:00am – 1:00pm Venue:kojin kyotoGoogle Map▶︎ Admission:Free

Explore Harold Ancart’s solo exhibition, Bird Time, hosted by the Contemporary Art Foundation at Ryosoku-in Temple. Prior to the general exhibition, you are specially invited to a preview on Sat. October 28. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 202311:00am – 1:00pm Location:Ryosoku-in TempleGoogle Map ▶ Participation Fee:Free*Advance reservation is required to attend. Please note that registration […]

The house and museum is the residence and ceramic workshop designed and built by one of Japan’s most respected ceramists, Kawai Kanjirō. Ms. Tamae Sagi, the curator of the museum and a grandchild of Kawai Kanjirō, will guide visitors through the life and work of the artist. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 2023Noon – 1:00pm […]

A tour of the Kyoto City University of Arts’ new campus, which has been operational since October 2023, will be held, as well as a talk event related to the President’s Office Mural Removal Project, a major event in the campus relocation process. The new campus tour will introduce highlights, including areas not yet open […]

Experience the immersive demonstration by a flower master, Kentaro Sugi in the inn “Kamohan” attached next to the tea room “Ikehan” overlooking the Kamo River, followed by the tea gathering hosted by Mantaro Kojima, an owner of “Ikehan”. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 20232:00pm – 3:30pm (Registration starts at 1:50 pm) Meeting Location:KamohanGoogle Map ▶ […]

Enjoy a fusion of tradition and innovation created by a long-established Japanese confectionery artisan, paired with Japanese tea. Opened in Gion by contemporary artist Taiga Takahashi, the comprehensive art space “T.T.” features a table-style tea room “SABI” on the second floor. Three kinds of sweets and three kinds of tea will be served in the […]

Explore Harold Ancart’s solo exhibition, Bird Time, hosted by the Contemporary Art Foundation. Extend your spiritual journey further with an enlightening session of Zazen led by Vice Abbot Ito Toryo at the temple. All are welcome to join the experience. Date & Time:Saturday, October 28, 20234:30 – 6:00pmPlease arrive at 4:25pm for registration Meeting Location:Ryosoku-in […]

Enjoy a fusion of tradition and innovation created by a long-established Japanese confectionery artisan, paired with Japanese tea. Opened in Gion by contemporary artist Taiga Takahashi, the comprehensive art space “T.T.” features a table-style tea room “SABI” on the second floor. Three kinds of sweets and three kinds of tea will be served during the […]

Kyoto Tsutaya Books just opened in October 2023.At the gallery, Nawa Kohei and Mori Hiroshi will hold solo exhibitions.A glass of champagne will be served to those who present ACK VIP pass. Exhibitions:　Nawa Kohei | Sandwich: Cell Field　Mori Hiroshi: MEGAMORI Date & Time:　Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:00pm−10:00pm Venue:　Kyoto Tsutaya Books (Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8] 5/6F, […]

Explore the tranquil town of Miyama, aptly named “beauty in the mountains,” nestled north of Kyoto. This exclusive experience is designed for luxury travelers seeking a glimpse into traditional Japanese life and artisanal excellence. The ACK Executive Committee Office offers a variety of special excursions to the valued guests of the Art Collaboration Kyoto to […]

Experience the practice of zazen at Daiji-in, a secluded temple in which meditation sessions are not typically open to the general public. All are welcome to join–the head priest will guide those who are new to Zen meditation. Date & Time:Sunday, October 29, 20239:00am – 10:00am (Registration starts at 8:45 am) Meeting Location:Daiji-in, Daitoku-jiGoogle Map […]

Your guide for the first part of this tour will be Chotaro Horii of Horii Shichimeien, one of Uji’s most prestigious tea companies. You also visit the Okunoyama Tea Plantation that has 650-old-history and one of the seven historic tea plantation in Uji. There, you will observe the production process of Uji matcha and enjoy […]

Experience the epitome of luxury with an exclusive invitation to the Grand Banquet celebrating Emperor Taisho’s Enthronement at Nijo-jo Castle. This meticulously crafted itinerary is tailored for the discerning traveler seeking opulence and cultural richness. The ACK Executive Committee Office offers a variety of special excursions to the valued guests of the Art Collaboration Kyoto […]

This is a special course that includes driving around Kyoto in a classic Mercedes Benz, seeing the sights of Kyoto from the car window, and enjoying lunch while admiring the luxurious buildings and gardens at “Tairyu-Sanso Garden”, one of the 6,000 square meters of villas in Kyoto, located in the Nanzenji area, that are not […]

Explore an exhibition of contemporary art and craft, organized by t.gallery at Zuihō-in, Daitoku-ji Temple. Discover the historic temple architecture built in 1535 and its significance as a registered important cultural property, along with the beautiful garden designed by Mirei Shigemori. Date & Time:Sunday, October 29, 202310:00 – 11:00 amPlease arrive at 9:55 am for […]

Explore the rich history of Raku ware through the thoughtfully curated 45th anniversary exhibition “RAKU: A Legacy of Japanese Tea Ceramics”, guided by the museum curator. Discover the evolution of style and the profound influence of the Raku family on tea bowls and “tea” over the past 450 years. Date & Time:Sunday, October 29, 2023Noon […]

Discover the extraordinary residential architecture of the renowned Kōji Fujii, a true pioneer of Japanese modernism. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of architecture, art, and design as you explore the exquisite masterpieces nestled in the charming Kita-Shirakawa district of Kyoto. Experience firsthand the innovative vision of Fujii, and gain a deeper understanding of his […]

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art is a private art museum founded by its director Kajikawa Yoshitomo. Visit the exhibition celebrating the 140th birth anniversary of Kitaōji Rosanjin, and discover some 100 works by this renowned artist and ceramicist, as well as antique materials like old wood, textile, and Negoro lacquerwares. Date & Time:Sunday, […]

Enjoy “Kawai Kanjirō and His Genealogy,” a special exhibition of the works of Kawai Kanjirō (1890-1966) and his family from the museum collection. Date & Time:Sunday, October 29, 20235:00 – 6:00pm (Registration starts at 4:55pm) Meeting Location:ZENBI – Kagizen Art MuseumGoogle Map ▶ Participation Fee:Free

Visit and experience two Zen gardens of Tōfuku-ji & Kōmyō-in Temples, both created in 1939 by the Shōwa-era master gardener Mirei Shigemori. Shigemori explored and pursued the “Eternal Modern”in his practice of Japanese garden design.Garden Designer Yuri Ugaya will talk about not only how to see the gardens, but also Shigemori’s design sensibility and philosophy. […]

Saijo Akane, Tanoue Shinya, Nishimura Keikou and Hashimoto Machiko, we will take you to the studios of these Kyoto-based artists on a special tour.In Kyoto, where arts and crafts have developed in close association with each other, many artists with traditional craft backgrounds are active today.This tour is specially organized by the Kyoto City, and […]

Special ACK tour of the art site “Enoura Observatory” in Odawara City, designed and conceptualized by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Enjoy the unique landscape of the vast grounds, which feature galleries, an optical glass stage, a tea house, historic structures, and gardens. *This program will be held in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Date & Time:Monday, […]

Two-day guided minibus tour, conducted by Art Week Tokyo (AWT) VIP Program. You can visit AWT venues, galleries, museums and private art collection. The tour will run October 31–November 1, lunch included each day. *This program is organised by Art Week Tokyo and taking place in Tokyo.*Details about the meeting place and time will be […]