VIP

ICC Kyoto Event Hall 2F Cafe Terrace

Friday, October 27, 2pm–6pm
Saturday, October 28, noon–7pm
Sunday, October 29, noon–7pm
Monday, October 30, noon–5pm

ACK commissioned ACK tote bag for VIPs with Han Ishu’s Clementine Flowers.Get your complimentary VIP tote bag at the fair while supplies last.
 
©Han Ishu
Lead Partner: Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.
Cooperation: Anomaly
 
Clementine Flowers
Add a twig to a discarded clementine peel on the table, place a white piece of paper on them and rub it with a pencil. The color of the clementine lightly stains the paper and spreads out like an aurora, reviving the discarded peel as beautiful petals. This flower is a plant that doesn’t exist anywhere.　　Han Ishu

Japan Airlines (JAL) is the ACK’s official partner.

Domestic flights
Special fare is available to access over 30 cities in JAL’s domestic network.
　▼Special fare detail

Travel packages
“JAL Vacations” is a dynamic travel package that enables you to build your own package of flights, accommodation and activities.
Booking is currently available from the following locations.

　▼United States
　▼Hong Kong
　▼South Korea
　▼Singapore
　▼Thailand
　▼Indonesia
　▼Malaysia
　▼Vietnam
　▼Australia
　▼United Kingdom
　▼Canada
　▼France
　▼Taiwan

A VIP car service is available from ICC Kyoto to destinations in Kyoto City. Inquiries can be made at the VIP desk.

Available:
Friday, October 27, 2pm–6pm
Saturday, October 28, noon–7pm
Sunday, October 29, noon–7pm
Monday, October 30, noon–5pm

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Free admission to the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto on ACK Preview Day, Friday, October 27.
 
Special Invitational Day: Friday, October 27
Hours: 10am-8pm (admission until 7:30pm)
*Please present your ACK VIP ticket at the museum.
*Group admission is available on Thursday, October 26, Saturday, 28 and Sunday, 29.
 
Current exhibitions:
– The Kyoto Art World Comes of Age, A New Generation Takes Over from Seiho and Shoen
– 3rd Collection Gallery Exhibition 2023–2024

The Museum of Kyoto
Free admission to the General Exhibition Room on the 2nd floor of the Museum of Kyoto during ACK.
 
Special Invitational Days: Thurs. October 26 − Sun. October 29
Hours: 10am-7:30pm (admission until 7pm)
*The museum is closed on Mon. October 30.
*Please present your ACK VIP ticket at the museum.
 
Current exhibitions on the 2nd floor
– Ike Taiga – About the collection of IKE Taiga Museum
– Konoe Family The Dynasty’s Elegance, Yomeibunko’s Treasures 13, In Commemoration of the Designation of “Sanmyakuinki” as an Important Cultural Property – The Life of Konoe Nobutada
– Exhibition on the Power of the City
 
*Admission to the special exhibition “I Dream Cats Could Be Us” (on the 4th and 3rd floors) is available at a group rate.

You are invited to ARTnews JAPAN’s VIP lounge at Hanamikoji Street in Gion.
At the lounge, enjoy champagne or a soft drink (one per person) and read ARTnews magazine.

There are also special displays of two works by Takuro Tamayama and Ana-Scripcariu Ochiai at the lounge in association with Ladder Project powered by Daimaru Matsuzakaya*

* For more information about the Ladder Project powered by DAIMARU MATSUZAKAYA, please visit the following website.
Ladder Project powered by DAIMARU MATSUZAKAYA Official Website▶

Hours
Saturday, October 28, 11am-9pm
Sunday, October 29, 11am-7pm

How to Enter
Upon entry, present your ACK VIP Pass, show your ARTnews Japan membership, or show the ARTnews Japan newsletter to staff.

Casa Valextra
570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074
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ACG Villa Kyoto Vol. 014｜Kozo Nishino, Shihoko Fukumoto and more

Private Viewing Dates:
Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29
11:00am / noon / 1:00pm / 2:00pm / 3:00pm / 4:00pm
(Close at 5:00pm)

Limited to 6 guests per each slot

[ How to make a reservation ]
Please make a reservation in advance through Pass Market. A reservation is required for each guest.
1. Access the ticketing site below and enter the passcode “ACKVIP”.
Pass Market▶
2. Click “Ticket Reservation” button
3. Select your preferred the date and time from the list
4. Click “login” or “Reserve without login” button at the bottom of the screen
5. Make sure to enter the passcode “ACKVIP” in the passcode entry field below the personal information areas.
5. Finalise your reservation on the confirmation page
*Please present your ACK VIP ticket upon arrival at the gallery.

ACG Villa Kyoto
ACG Villa Kyoro is the viewing room of ARTCOURT Gallery (by introductory appointment only). The building is a 1934 sukiya-style house (registered tangible cultural property) by Fujii, who incorporated environmental engineering and Japanese aesthetic sensibilities into residential architecture. The autumn season, with its deepening colors, is made even more beautiful by the light streaming in from the garden designed by Jihei Ogawa.

Relevant Object

Private Viewing Dates:
Friday, October 27 through Monday, October 30
Noon / 1:00pm / 2:00pm / 3:00pm / 4:00pm (Close at 5:00pm)

[ How to make a reservation ]
Please make a reservation in advance through the gallery website. Check “Art Collaboration Kyoto VIP” in ”FOCUS” area of the reservation form before submitting your appointment request. Please present your ACK VIP ticket upon arrival at the gallery.

Relevant Object
Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood in Kita-Shirakawa, Relevant Object specializes in the collection and placement of original works of art, including furniture, ceramics and objects related to the home, generally of Nordic origin. We create opportunities for relevant objects of yesterday to live again today. The former Kita Genitsu Residence (registered tangible cultural property) was masterfully designed by Fujii and finished in 1926. The mesmerizing ambience of the house surrounded by Japanese maple trees is a platform for the convergence of art, design and its relation to its environment.

The Kyoto Art Club’s “KYOKA Fine Art” brings together Kyoto’s art dealers in tea ceremony utensils, crafts, antiques, paintings, hanging scrolls, tableware, etc. This exhibition and sale, held simultaneously with ACK, will offer free admission to VIP guests (first 100 visitors), instead of the regular admission fee of 3,000 yen.

[Procedure for Free Admission]
Please pick up your “KYOKA Fine Art” admission pass at the ACK VIP desk at the Kyoto International Conference Center.

“KYOKA” Fine Art, Overview
Dates and Hours:
Sat. October 28, 2023　10am–5pm
Sun. October 29, 2023　10am–5pm
Mon. October 30, 2023　10am–4pm

Venue:
Kyoto Art Club
263 Umemoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0064
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Admission fee:
¥3,000 with tea

*Payment for admission fee is by cash only.
*Payment for artwork purchase is by credit card only.

Experience a relaxing head spa treatment at “AMTORA SPA” in Kyoto Shijo. Enjoy the exclusive Ayurveda-inspired menu with special benefits for ACK VIP guests. At the salon, you can also find a curated collection of artworks and interior products by emerging Japanese artists.

Premium Menu (Private Room)
Amatora Ayurveda Spa (60 min.) JPY12,100
Amatora Carbonated bubbles & Cream Spa (45 min.) JPY9,800
Special Gift: Amatora Mezzoforte Picco S, Shampoo & Conditioner

Quick Menu (Salon Chair)
Amatora Carbonated bubbles Spa (15 min.) JPY5,500
Amatora Cream Spa (20 min.) JPY6,600
Special Service: Additional hand massage

Special Offer Dates & Business Hours：
Thursday, October 26 10:00am – 8:00pm
Friday, October 27 10:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday, October 28 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 29 10:00am – 6:00pm

AMATORA SPA
Karasuma Hankyu Building 3F, 686 Myodenjicho, Simogyo Ward, Kyoto
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Reservation and Inquiry
AMATORA SPA Instagram▶️
Please send the coupon code “ACK VIP AMATORA” when you make a reservation.