KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2027
Each spring, world-class photography takes over Kyoto's temples, machiya townhouses and modern museums in one of Asia's most beautifully staged art festivals.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/04/17 01:00 – 2027/05/16
- Where
- Multiple venues across Kyoto（Various historic and contemporary venues, Kyoto）
- City
- Kyoto
- Getting there
- Venues are spread across central Kyoto; most are reachable by subway, bus or on foot.
- Price
- Per-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.
- Organizer
- KYOTOGRAPHIE Organising Committee
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Venues are spread across central Kyoto; most are reachable by subway, bus or on foot. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Per-venue tickets or an all-venue Passport; some programs are free.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, culture seekers, date night
Highlights
- World-class photography shown in temples and machiya townhouses
- Site-specific installations that reinvent each historic venue
- A city-wide associated 'KG+' fringe programme
Background & story
Founded in 2013 by Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, KYOTOGRAPHIE pairs international photography with Kyoto's most atmospheric architecture each spring.
Good to know
Buy the Passport if you plan several venues, and allow a couple of days — the sites are scattered across the city.