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Photography in Kyoto’s old buildings
The shows go into traditional townhouses, temples and museums rather than standard galleries, often designed with local architects and artisans.
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Kondaya Genbei Chikuin-no-Ma during KYOTOGRAPHIE 2025, with Mao Ishikawa’s exhibition banner at the front; a file photo. · Report image rightsKyoto · JapanArt exhibitions
2027.04.17 — 2027.05.16 · Coming soon
Photographs in townhouses and temples.
KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival 2027
KYOTOGRAPHIE is an international photography festival founded in Kyoto in 2013 by photographer Lucille Reyboz and lighting director Yusuke Nakanishi. Each spring it places exhibitions in the city’s traditional townhouses, galleries, museums and temples, often designed with local architects and artisans, alongside artist talks, portfolio reviews, masterclasses and children’s programmes. In 2026 it showed a Daido Moriyama retrospective at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Lebohang Kganye’s Rehearsal of Memory in Higashi Honganji’s O-genkan and Thandiwe Muriu’s Camo at Kondaya Genbei Chikuin-no-Ma. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 17 April to 16 May; the theme, artists and venues will be announced later.
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Venues across Kyoto (townhouses, temples, museums and more)2027.04.17 — 2027.05.16Art exhibitionsTicket required
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Daido Moriyama in 2026
In 2026 the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art hosted a Daido Moriyama retrospective focused on the magazines and photobooks behind his 60-year career.
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Family memory in Higashi Honganji
In 2026 Lebohang Kganye turned family archives into walk-in spaces of silhouettes, lightboxes and patchwork at Higashi Honganji’s O-genkan.
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- Lovers of photography, photobooks and exhibition design
- Anyone who wants a slow spring in Kyoto
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The theme, artists, venues and prices are not out yet.
Venues are spread across Kyoto, so plan several days by area.
The festival spans Japan’s Golden Week, so book accommodation early.
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Dates & times
2027.04.17 — 2027.05.16Saturday 17 April to Sunday 16 May 2027 (Japan time, the organiser’s planned dates); venue opening hours are not out yet.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- Photography in Kyoto’s old buildings
- Daido Moriyama in 2026
- Family memory in Higashi Honganji
Venue & travel
Venues across Kyoto (townhouses, temples, museums and more)Venues are spread across Kyoto and reached by subway, bus and on foot; see the official 2027 map for addresses.
Entry & companions
Passes and single-venue tickets for 2027 are not out yet; the official ticket page says “More Info Coming Soon”.
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Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
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Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Kondaya Genbei Chikuin-no-Ma during KYOTOGRAPHIE 2025, with Mao Ishikawa’s exhibition banner at the front; a file photo.
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