Guided Tours 展示会場ガイドツアー
Discover KYOTOGRAPHIE through our guided tours, led by knowledgeable guides who provide deeper insight into the exhibitions, venues, and artists. Two types of tours are available: free guided tours introducing selected exhibitions, and paid private tours for a more personalised experience. Whether you are a first-time visitor or returning to the festival, guided tours are a great way to discover KYOTOGRAPHIE from a new perspective.
1. FREE GUIDED TOURS
Enjoy free exhibition tours led by KYOTOGRAPHIE’s in-house guides, offering deeper insight into selected artworks and venues. Visit sites of exceptional historical value—usually closed to the public—and discover a more intimate, authentic side of Kyoto, where photography and heritage come together through KYOTOGRAPHIE’s innovative scenography.
- Languages
Japanese / English
- Dates
April 25 (Sat), April 26 (Sun), April 29 (Wed)
May 2 (Sat), May 3 (Sun), May 4 (Mon), May 5 (Tue), May 6 (Wed), May 9 (Sat), May 10 (Sun)
- * Please gather at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- * Fee: Free for Passport Ticket holders only (Tickets can be purchased here)
- * The tour is subject to a 20-person limit on a first-come, first-served basis. Please secure a spot by completing this form.
- * The tour route is subject to change due to venues’ closure days. Thank you for your understanding.
MORNING TOUR 10:30 -12:30 (Karasuma Oike area)
A blend of traditional Japanese architecture & contemporary photography
- Meeting Point
- Hachiku-an (Former Kawasaki Residence)
1. Fatma Hassona “The eye of Gaza”
- Kondaya Genbei Kurogura & Chikuin-no-Ma
2. Federico Estol “Shine Heroes”
3. Thandiwe Muriu “Camo”- Shimadai Gallery
4. Anton Corbijn “Presence”
AFTERNOON TOUR 14:00 – 16:00 (KYOCERA Museum of Art)
Three bold exhibitions in a renown Kyoto museum
- Meeting Point
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building South Wing 2F
at the entrance of the exhibition.1. Daido Moriyama “A Retrospective”
2. Ernest Cole “House of Bondage”
3. Pieter Hugo “What the Light Falls On”
2. PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS *NEW!*
Enjoy a relaxed and intimate private tour led by an official KYOTOGRAPHIE guide. Ideal for small groups of two or more, as well as families.
Meet your guide at the Information Machiya (Hachiku-an) on the day of the tour, where you will plan your visit together in a friendly and informal way. Discuss the exhibitions you would most like to see and the themes that interest you.
Throughout the tour, gain deeper insight into the artists, their works, and the ideas behind each exhibition. You’ll also discover the history and architecture of the venues, along with behind-the-scenes stories about how these spaces were created and transformed—details you might otherwise miss during a regular visit.
Enjoy a fun, engaging, and enriching three-hour experience exploring KYOTOGRAPHIE.
- Guided tour duration
Approximately 3 hours
- Languages
Japanese / English / Chinese
- Number of venues visited
Up to three venues.
*Transportation costs between venues are not included.- Meeting location
Information Machiya (Hachikuan)
- Price
Starts from ¥14,000 for 2 adults.
(Participants must have purchased a KYOTOGRAPHIE passport ticket separately)For groups of 3 or more, an additional ¥5,000 per person for adults and ¥2,000 per person for students will apply.
Children up to junior high school age are free to participate.- Payment
Information Center Machiya (Hachiku-an) *Cash and various cashless payment methods accepted.
- Minimum Participants
2 adults.
- Reservations
Please fill out the application form and apply at least 3 days prior to your desired date.
*Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request due to reservation availability, closing days, etc.