A prestigious exterior with Higashiyama in the background.
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art is the oldest existing public art museum in Japan.

It opened in November 1933 as the “Tairei Memorial Kyoto Museum of Art” to commemorate the Imperial Ceremony of Emperor Showa. In 2020, it was reopened as a new museum with a contemporary design.。
In addition to the exhibition spaces, the public areas such as the Hall of Light and the Japanese garden can also be used as unique venues for parties, social gatherings, networking events, press conferences, and more.

Reopening in 2020. A museum where tradition and innovation intersect while making use of the historic architectural design

You can enjoy the facility that showcases art from various eras and genres, embodying the ever-evolving city of Kyoto where tradition and innovation intersect.

Central Hall

A large staircase leads from the entrance to the central hall, a multi-functional space that can also be used as an exhibition space by hanging artworks from the ceiling.

Sky Courtyard

The courtyard, which is covered with a balcony and a large glass roof, can be used for a variety of purposes, such as an event venue or exhibition space.

East Entrance Lobby

The open east entrance lobby is fully enclosed with glass and faces the Japanese garden. You can also stroll through the garden when using the venue for a party.

Japanese Garden

This Japanese garden is said to have been designed by Ogawa Jihei VII, one of Kyoto’s leading gardeners of modern times. It is a stroll-style garden that was opened as a place of relaxation and enjoyment, where visitors can experience Kyoto’s four seasons.

Discover the beauty of architecture at a traditional art museum

We also offer tours that allow you to fully enjoy the architecture of the oldest public art museum still standing in Japan. The tour is accompanied by commentary from a first-class architect, and you can experience the design unique to art museum architecture from the early Showa period, as well as the beautiful stained glass and marble walls.

A spacious aperitif party overlooking a Japanese garden

After enjoying the museum, you can relax and chat with your guests at the aperitif party. From the glass wall on one side, you can see the beautiful Japanese garden with the Higashiyama mountain range as a backdrop.

Photo: Koroda Takeru

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