[Autumn 2026] 20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kyoto: From Must-See Art Fairs to Contemporary Art and Japanese Art
A guide to 20 notable exhibitions in Kyoto for autumn 2026, covering art fairs, contemporary art, Japanese art, crafts, architecture, photography, and anime.Summary
This article is a guide to 20 recommended exhibitions held in Kyoto in autumn 2026. In early November, major art fairs such as "Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026" and "CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto" will attract art fans from Japan and abroad. In Japanese art, the Kyoto National Museum hosts a large-scale Genji Monogatari exhibition for the first time in about 50 years, while the Fukuda Art Museum unveils the previously unseen shunga scroll "Chigo Zoshi" to the public for the first time. Contemporary art highlights include Ugo Rondinone's first solo exhibition in Japan at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Koki Tanaka's solo show at Kyoto Art Center, and Naoko Tosa's large-scale solo exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art. The architecture, design, and photography section features an exhibition on Tadao Ando's TIME'S building, a Kaj Franck retrospective, and a show on Rotterdam graphic design, while crafts include a retrospective of textile artist Seika Yamaga after 40 years and a contemporary jewelry exhibition. Western and modern Japanese art offerings include a Georges Rouault exhibition and a centenary exhibition on Sumitomo Shunsui, and the anime section presents "Zen and Ghibli." The guide captures the season's highlights, inviting readers to enjoy Kyoto's unique art and culture alongside autumn foliage.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)