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Japan’s largest contemporary art fair
The 2026 edition had 69 exhibitors in five sectors, Galleries, Hana “Flower”, Eda “Branch”, Miki “Trunk” and Tane “Seed”, from reworked craft traditions to digital media.
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Ariake GYM-EX from outside, October 2023; a file photo. · Report image rightsTokyo · JapanArt exhibitions
2027.11.05 — 2027.11.07 · Coming soon
This time, the galleries come to Tokyo.
Tokyo Gendai 2027
Tokyo Gendai calls itself Japan’s largest international contemporary art fair; it launched in 2023 and held its first four editions at Pacifico Yokohama. The fifth moves to November and to Ariake GYM-EX in Tokyo: the website gives three days, 5–7 November 2027, and the press release 4–7 November. The 2026 edition had 69 exhibitors and visitors from more than 52 countries. Galleries, tickets and hours for 2027 are not yet announced.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Ariake GYM-EX2027.11.05 — 2027.11.07Art exhibitionsAdmission cost unconfirmed
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Works you can buy on the spot
It is a selling fair: in 2026 two of Hiroshi Senju’s Waterfall paintings sold for USD 410,000 and 620,000, and works by younger artists under USD 10,000 found buyers too.
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Inside Tokyo’s Olympic gymnastics hall
The new venue, Ariake GYM-EX, is the converted gymnastics hall of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the fifth edition takes place under its big timber roof.
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MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
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This could be for you if you are…
- Contemporary art lovers and collectors
- Anyone curious about Japan’s art market
Before you decide
Galleries, prices and hours are not yet announced.
The website and the press release differ by a day (5–7 or 4–7 November); go by the dates published with tickets.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
This edition’s floor plan is not out yet, so below is the official Ariake GYM-EX venue plan (a general plan).
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FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
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Dates & times
2027.11.05 — 2027.11.07The website gives Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November 2027, three days; the press release gives 4–7 November (Tokyo time). Daily hours are not announced.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- Japan’s largest contemporary art fair
- Works you can buy on the spot
- Inside Tokyo’s Olympic gymnastics hall
Venue & travel
Ariake GYM-EXAriake GYM-EX is in Ariake, Koto; the official plan points to Ariake-tennis-no-mori station on the Yurikamome line, and the Rinkai line and the BRT also serve it. Roads and parking get crowded, so public transport is recommended.
Entry & companions
Prices, sale dates and entry rules are not yet announced.
Tickets & access
Tickets to be announced
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Ariake GYM-EX from outside, October 2023; a file photo.
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