Plan Your Visit
Whether it’s your first time visiting KYOTOGRAPHIE or you’re returning to the festival, find everything you need to plan your visit below.
Tickets
Some venues are free; others require a ticket. Choose a single-venue ticket or a Passport Ticket for entry to multiple exhibitions (ideal for visitors exploring several venues).
Dates & Opening Hours
KYOTOGRAPHIE 2026 runs from Saturday 18 April to Sunday 17 May across multiple venues in Kyoto City. Opening hours vary by venue, see the table below for details.
| Exhibition | Venue | Opening Hours & Closing Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1] Fatma Hassona – Eye of Gaza | Hachiku-an (Former Kawasaki Residence) | 10:00 – 19:00 Open Everyday | Free |
| [2] Photo book! Photo-book! Photobook! | |||
| [3] Anton Corbijn – Presence | Shimadai Gallery | 10:00 – 18:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥1,500 Student: ¥800 *Credit card only |
| [4] Linder Sterling – Linder: Goddess of the Mind | The Museum of Kyoto Annex | 10:00 – 19:00 Closed on: 4/20・27 5/7・11 | Adult: ¥1,200 Student: ¥600 Cash accepted |
| [5] Federico Estol – Shine Heroes | Kondaya Genbei Kurogura | 10:00 – 18:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥800 Student: ¥400 *Credit card only |
| [6A]Thandiwe Muriu – Camo | Kondaya Genbei Chikuin-no-Ma | 10:00 – 18:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥1,000 Student: ¥500 *Credit card only |
| [6B] Thandiwe Muru – 一如 (Ichinyo) | Demachi Masugata Shopping Arcade – DELTA/ KYOTOGRAPHIE | 11:00 – 18:00 Closed on: 4/20・27 5/7・11 | Free |
| [7] Juliette Agnel – The Scent of Light | Yuhisai Koudoukan | 09:30 – 16:30 Closed on: 4/22・30 5/13 | Free |
| [8] Daido Moriyama – A Retrospective | Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building South Wing 2F | 10:00 – 18:00 Closed on: 4/20・27 5/11 | Adult: ¥1,500 Student: ¥800 Cash accepted |
| [9] Ernest Cole – House of Bondage | Adult: ¥1,000 Student: ¥500 Cash accepted | ||
| [10] Pieter Hugo – What the Light Falls On | Adult: ¥1,000 Student: ¥500 Cash accepted | ||
| [11] Atsushi Fukushima – Under the Burning Sun | ygion | 11:00 – 19:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥800 Student: ¥400 *Credit card only |
| [12] Sari Shibata – Dotok Days | ASPHODEL | 11:00 – 19:00 Closed on: 4/21・28 5/12 | Free |
| [13] Yves Marchand & Roman Meffre – The Shape of What Remains | Jushin Kaikan | 10:00 – 18:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥1,000 Student: ¥500 *Credit card only |
| [14] Lebohang Kganye – Rehearsal of Memory | Higashihonganji O-genkan | 10:00 – 17:00 Open Everyday | Adult: ¥1,000 Student: ¥500 *Credit card only |
Last admission to each venue is 30 minutes before closing.
For accessibility information (including wheelchair access) at each venue, please see here
Information Centres
Start your visit at one of our two information centres for guidance, tickets, and festival tips.
INFORMATION MACHIYA
Hachiku-an (Former Kawasaki Residence)
Open daily during the festival | 10:00–19:00
The festival’s main hub for tickets, books, goods, tea experiences, exhibition guidance, local recommendations, and bicycle rental (Passport Ticket required). Ideal for first-time visitors.
INFORMATION KIOSK AT KYOTO STATION
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only ｜ 10:00–17:00
Located outside the JR Kyoto Station Central Gate (Kyoto Tower side). Get help with tickets and directions.
Venues & Map
Exhibitions and events are spread across the city. Plan your route using the KYOTOGRAPHIE app (iOS only) or explore the online map.
What’s On
14 exhibitions feature artists from 8 different countries to explore the 2026 festival theme “EDGE”.
Enjoy talks, tours, workshops, screenings, and more throughout the festival.
KG＋ presents a satellite photography festival with over 130 exhibitions across the city.
Extending the festival into music and performance, the KYOTOPHONIE spring lineup brings together artists from South Africa, Brazil, France, Japan and beyond, with performances unfolding across distinctive venues throughout Kyoto.
Access (Getting Around Kyoto)
Walk, cycle (bikes available at Information Machiya), take public transport (train, bus, subway), or taxi between venues.
Travel & Ticket Set Deal
A special discounted set ticket is available, combining a KYOTOGRAPHIE Passport Ticket with a 1-day Kyoto City Subway & Bus Pass or Subway Pass—ideal for visiting multiple venues across the city.
- From ¥6,300 (save ¥500)
- Unlimited travel for one day on subway and/or bus networks
- Available at Kyoto Station and major subway stations (cash only)
- Limited availability
Accessibility
Venues are often historic or non-traditional, so accessibility varies. Please review guidelines and venue-specific requirements before your visit
| Exhibition | Venue | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| [1] Fatma Hassona – Eye of Gaza | Hachiku-an (Former Kawasaki Residence) | Wheelchair access is limited to a specific area on the first floor. There is a stone-paved path and gravel leading to the entrance, and a large step at the entrance. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. Socks must be worn in the venue. To help protect the building, large bags may need to be checked. |
| [2] Photo book! Photo-book! Photobook! | ||
| [3] Anton Corbijn – Presence | Shimadai Gallery | This venue is not wheelchair accessible as there is a step at the entrance. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. Socks must be worn in the venue. To help protect the building, large bags may need to be checked. |
| [4] Linder Sterling – Linder: Goddess of the Mind | The Museum of Kyoto Annex | Only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. The second floor is not accessible as it can only be reached by stairs. There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp approximately 40 meters south of the main entrance on Takakura Street. Please proceed from the main entrance through the main building to the annex. There is an accessible bathroom at this venue. |
| [5] Federico Estol – Shine Heroes | Kondaya Genbei Kurogura | This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps and stairs at the entrance and in the exhibition area. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. |
| [6A]Thandiwe Muriu – Camo | Kondaya Genbei Chikuin-no-Ma | This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps and stairs at the entrance and in the exhibition area. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. |
| [6B] Thandiwe Muru – 一如 (Ichinyo) | DELTA/KYOTOGRAPHIE Permanent Space | This venue is not wheelchair accessible as there are stairs at the entrance. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. |
| Demachi Masugata Shopping Arcade | This venue is wheelchair accessible however there is no accessible toilet at this venue. | |
| [7] Juliette Agnel – The Scent of Light | Yuuhisai Koudoukan | This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There is a step at the entrance. The use of canes is also not permitted. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. Socks must be worn in the venue To help protect the building, large bags may need to be checked. |
| [8] Daido Moriyama – A Retrospective | Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Main Building South Wing 2F | This venue is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible bathroom at this venue. Please store large items such as suitcases and backpacks in the lockers provided. [No.10] Some works contain nudity. Viewer discretion is advised. |
| [9] Ernest Cole – House of Bondage | ||
| [10] Pieter Hugo – What the Light Falls On | ||
| [11] Atsushi Fukushima – Under the Burning Sun | ygion | There is a step (approximately 15cm) at the entrance. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Suitcases, backpacks, and other large items are not permitted. |
| [12] Sari Shibata – Dotok Days | ASPHODEL | Only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. The second and third floors are not accessible as it can only be reached by stairs. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. |
| [13] Yves Marchand & Roman Meffre – The Shape of What Remains | Jushin Kaikan | There are three steps at the entrance. Other floors are are not accessible as they can only be reached by stairs. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. |
| [14] Lebohang Kganye – Rehearsal of Memory | Higashi Honganji O-genkan | This venue is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps and stairs at the entrance and in the exhibition area. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. Shoes must be removed before entering. |
| [K] KYOTOGRAPHIE Kids Competition Exhibition – Looking beyond the EDGE: what will we discover? | NTT West Sanjo Collaboration Plaza | There is a ramp on Karasuma Street for wheelchair access. There is no accessible toilet at this venue. In some areas, you may be asked to remove your shoes. |
| KG＋ SELECT | Kurochiku Makura Building | This venue is wheelchair accessible, it is a three-story building with an elevator. There is also a wheelchair-accessible restroom on the third floor. Suitcases, backpacks, and other large items are not permitted. |
Guided Tours
Free and private tours offer expert insights into exhibitions and historic venues. Private tours provide a personalised, behind-the-scenes experience for small groups or families.
Where to Stay
Find accommodation through KYOTOGRAPHIE’s hotel partners across Kyoto
FAQs
Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers