Kyoto
Japan
Kyoto blends deeply rooted craft traditions with contemporary practice, hosting the Kyoto Art Center and a growing number of experimental spaces where artists engage with the city's rich visual heritage.
34 galleries
ACK / Art Collaboration Kyoto
other
An international art fair and collaborative platform that brings together Japanese and overseas galleries for curated exhibitions in Kyoto.
a-c-k.jpCandybar Gallery
commercial gallery
A gallery aiming to make art accessible to all, focusing on new and mid-career artists with original narratives.
candy-bar.jpCohju Contemporary Art
commercial gallery
Promotes emerging Japanese artists to the global scene and introduces international contemporary artists to the Kyoto audience.
cohju.comeN arts
commercial gallery
Housed in a 100-year-old Sukiya-style building in Gion, this gallery offers a unique space for contemporary art with diverse exhibition zones including a 'white cube' and a traditional tea room.
en-arts.comGalerie 16
commercial gallery
Established in 1962, this long-standing gallery is one of the pillars of the Kyoto contemporary art scene, hosting experimental and conceptually-driven exhibitions.
galerie16.jpGalerie Miyawaki
commercial gallery
Established in 1958, this gallery specializes in modern and contemporary art, with a particular focus on Surrealism and Art Brut.
galerie-miyawaki.comGallery G-77
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery showcasing modern Japanese art and photography inspired by Japanese aesthetics, materiality, and cultural memory.
g77gallery.comGallery Hillgate
commercial gallery
A gallery focusing on contemporary Japanese painting and woodblock prints, often featuring artists with deep connections to the traditional arts of Kyoto.
hillgate.jpGallery Keifu
commercial gallery
A private gallery that presents a diverse range of contemporary art, with a focus on printmaking and fine art by local and regional artists.
gallery-keifu.comGallery Morning
commercial gallery
A smaller, intimate gallery space that focuses on solo exhibitions of local contemporary painters and printmakers.
gallery-morningkyoto.jpGallery nichinichi
commercial gallery
Set in a traditional 100-year-old Japanese house, this gallery focuses on handmade crafts and art works that integrate into daily living.
nichinichi.comGallery Sugata
commercial gallery
Connected to a traditional confectionery, this gallery features high-end contemporary crafts and objects that reflect Japanese sensibilities.
su-ga-ta.jpGallery Tomo
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery focusing on international exchange, exporting Japanese contemporary art assets and importing works from overseas affiliated galleries.
gallery-tomo.comImura Art Gallery
commercial gallery
This gallery presents contemporary art with a special focus on artists based in the Kansai region, exploring various media and cultural themes.
imuraart.comKahitsukan / Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art
museum
Located in the Gion district, this private museum showcases 20th-century Japanese painting and an extensive collection of photography.
kahitsukan.or.jpKodama Gallery Kyoto
commercial gallery
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kodamagallery.comKoyama Art Projects
commercial gallery
A boutique gallery that promotes artists with a unique perspective on materiality and the relationship between nature and craft.
koyamaartprojects.comKunst Arzt
other
An artist-run gallery focusing on cutting-edge and experimental contemporary art, providing a platform for unconventional expressions and new talent.
kunstarzt.comKyocera / Kyoto City Museum of Art
museum
Established in 1933 and recently renovated, this museum is one of Japan's oldest public art institutions, hosting major exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
kyotocity-kyocera.museumKyoto Art Center
art center
A hub for contemporary arts and culture housed in a former elementary school, providing support for emerging artists.
kac.or.jpKyoto ddd Gallery
art center
A specialty gallery dedicated to graphic design and visual communication established by Dai Nippon Printing.
dnpfcp.jpMOMAK / The National Museum of Modern Art
museum
An iconic institution housed in a Fumihiko Maki-designed building, MOMAK focuses on 20th-century Japanese art and international modernism.
momak.go.jpMonado Contemporary
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery that presents cutting-edge artwork and installations by both Japanese and international artists, often exploring new media and concepts.
monadocontemporary.comMori Yu Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary art gallery representing established and emerging Japanese artists, focusing on conceptual and avant-garde works.
moriyu-gallery.comMtK Contemporary Art
commercial gallery
Directed by artist Kengo Kito, this gallery explores new formats for commercial spaces while supporting artists living in the Kansai region.
mtkcontemporaryart.comMtK Gallery
commercial gallery
A relatively new commercial space that showcases cutting-edge contemporary art, often curated with a minimalist and architectural focus.
mtk-art.comNonaka-Hill
commercial gallery
A gallery specializing in contemporary art that explores the aesthetic symbiosis of corporeal, ornamental, and abstract forms, featuring both multimedia and porcelain works.
nonaka-hill.comRobert Yellin Yakimono Gallery
commercial gallery
A gallery specializing in high-quality Japanese pottery (yakimono), ranging from ancient pieces to works by Living National Treasures and emerging ceramicists.
yakimono.netSfera Gallery
art center
A design-focused gallery and lifestyle space in Gion blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design.
ricordi-sfera.comSokyo Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializing in contemporary ceramics, lacquerware, and metalwork, Sokyo Gallery represents artists who challenge traditional craft boundaries through modern expression.
sokyogallery.comTaka Ishii Gallery
commercial gallery
A satellite of one of Japan's most prominent contemporary art galleries, showcasing international and Japanese artists with a focus on photography and painting.
takaishiigallery.comTomio Koyama Gallery
commercial gallery
The Kyoto branch of the prominent Tokyo-based gallery, showcasing high-profile international and Japanese contemporary artists.
tomiokoyama.com