Kyoto Art Month
Kyoto Art Month connects art events and exhibitions taking place across the city throughout October and November, creating an opportunity to experience art against the backdrop of Kyoto's distinctive culture and landscapes.
During Kyoto Art Month, a wide range of art programs take place across the city, including Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), a culture-forward contemporary art fair with collaboration at its core; CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto, an art fair bringing together works from antiques to contemporary art in historic temples; and Art Rhizome KYOTO, a citywide exhibition showcasing emerging artists in Kyoto.
A free shuttle bus will connect ICC Kyoto, where ACK will take place, with selected venues across the city, making it easy to explore Kyoto's vibrant autumn art scene. Discover, explore, and experience Kyoto at its most vibrant this autumn.
SELECTED PROGRAMS
Art Collaboration Kyoto
Culture-forward contemporary art fair with collaboration at its core
- Dates
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Sat. November 7 -
Mon. November 9, 2026
- Hours
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12 noon - 7pm
*Last day only: 11am - 5pm
*Last entry 1 hour before closing.
- Venue
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ICC Kyoto
- Admission
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Adults ¥3,500
Students (high school and university) ¥1,000
*Free for Junior High School Students and Younger
- Organizer
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Kyoto Prefecture
CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto
An art fair bringing together works from antiques to contemporary art in Kyoto’s historic temples
- Dates
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Fri. November 6 -
Sun. November 8, 2026
- Hours
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11am - 6pm
*Last day closed at 5pm
*Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
- Venue
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Daihonzan Myokenji Temple, Honzan Honpoji Temple, and Honzan Myokakuji Temple
- Satellite
Venue -
SHOZAN RESORT KYOTO, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Shōsei-en Garden
- Admission
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3-Day Pass + Special Programs
Day-of ¥6,000
1-Day Pass
Advance ¥2,500
Day-of ¥3,000
- Organizer
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Kyoto City
Kyoto Wander 3:
A Transient Journey to the Everlasting
Art Rhizome KYOTO (ARK) is an event that showcases works by artists related to Kyoto in venues such as accommodations and cafés, creating opportunities for a wide audience to engage with art.
- Dates & Hours
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Fri. September 11 -
Mon. November 9, 2026*Viewing days and hours differ by venue. Please check the official website for details.
- Venue
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INTA-NET KYOTO, Karimoku Commons Kyoto, Kyoto City Hall, SIGHTS KYOTO, Daikoku-yu, Fortune Garden Kyoto, HOSTEL NINIROOM, HOTEL RINGS KYOTO, and Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
- Admission
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Free
- Organizer
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Kyoto City
Machikado Museum
－Art in Everyday Streets－
Facilities surrounding the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Prefectural Office are collaborating to host a special public opening of historic buildings and other notable sites, accompanied by a stamp rally.
- Dates
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Sat. October 24 -
Mon. November 23, 2026*Please note that the exhibition period may vary depending on the venue.
- Venue
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Cultural Facilities around the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Kyoto Prefectural Government Office
- Admission
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Depending on the venue
- Organizer
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Kyoto Prefecture
Lightseeing Kyoto South 2026
A walkable, multi-venue art event featuring exhibitions by emerging artists based in Kyoto.
- Dates
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Sat. October 24 -
Mon. November 23, 2026*Open only Fri, Sat, Sun, and Holidays
- Hours
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1pm - 6pm
- Venue
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Sujin Municipal Housing Block 9, hatoba cafe, Gallery Kyoto Shichijō, and East Square, 7th Floor, Kyoto Station Building
- Admission
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Free
- Organizer
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Kyoto City
KYOTO Modern Architecture Festival
An event where modern architectural gems in Kyoto are opened to the public simultaneously for a limited time.
- Dates
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Sat. October 31 - Sun. November 8, 2026
*Please note that the exhibition period and hours may vary depending on the venue and event
- Venue
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All over the city
- Admission
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U29 pass ¥2,000
First-half/Second-half passs ¥3,000 each
Full-period pass ¥5,000
*Other paid guided tours and events are available.
- Organizer
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Kyoto City
Museums in Kyoto
Kyoto National Museum
Special Exhibition: The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court
- Dates
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Tue. October 6 -
Sun. November 29, 2026
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Reflections in Jewellery: Memory and Identity
- Dates
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Sat. October 24, 2026 -
Sun. January 17, 2027
The Museum of Kyoto
Special Exhibition: KAN’EI Culture Flourishing in an Era of Peace
- Dates
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Sat. September 19 -
Sun. November 15, 2026
Tanomura Chokunyū and Modern Kyoto Nanga (Literati Painting) - The Ambience of Nature
- Dates
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Sat. October 3 -
Sun. November 29, 2026
Kyoto Prefectural Insho Domoto Museum of Fine Arts
Muses – The Models Who Inspired Insho's Art
- Dates
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Thu. October 15 - Sun. December 20, 2026
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Special Exhibition Yamaga Seika: Boundless Imagination in Textile Artー Celebrating the 140th Anniversary of His Birth
- Dates
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Sat. September 19 - Sun. December 20, 2026
Collection Room Fall Special Display: A Museum’s Story — The Birth of the Kyoto City Museum of Art
- Dates
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Fri. October 9 - Sun. December 13, 2026
Zen and Ghibli
- Dates
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Sat. October 3 - Sun. December 6, 2026
KYOTO ART GUIDE
Explore art programs taking place across Kyoto throughout October and November.
Filter by area, date, or event type, or use the keyword search to find events that interest you.
MAP・SHUTTLE BUS
A free shuttle bus service connecting selected Kyoto Art Month venues will operate from November 6 to 9. We will inform you of details as soon as they are confirmed.
CONTACT
Culture and Arts Division, Department of Culture and Livelihood, Kyoto Prefecture
- bungei@pref.kyoto.lg.jp
General Affairs Section, Arts and Culture City Promotion Office, Cultural and Citizens Affairs Bureau, Kyoto City
- bunka@city.kyoto.lg.jp