Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

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Martine Franck: A Gaze on Her Times

60 signed original prints from the collection by Magnum photographer Martine Franck: children, portraits, Tory Island in Ireland, and intimate shots of her husband Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Now showing3 Oct – 17 Jan 2027¥1,500

Permanent Collections

Rosanjin Kitaoji Room

Basement room devoted to Rosanjin Kitaoji (1883-1959), whose free-spirited ceramics, calligraphy, painting and seal carving form one of Japan's finest Rosanjin holdings.

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Kaoru Yamaguchi Room

Oil paintings by Kaoru Yamaguchi (1907-1968), "the painter with a poet's soul", known for lyrical colour and distinctive simplified forms.

Permanent collection

Kagaku Murakami Room

Paintings by Kagaku Murakami (1888-1939), a leading modern Nihonga artist whose Buddhist figures and mountains carry a rare, spiritual line.

Permanent collection

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Visitor Information

How much does Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art cost?

Standard adult admission to Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art is ¥1,500. Price set per exhibition: 1,500 yen general / 1,300 yen students for the Martine Franck exhibition (to 17 Jan 2027). The museum's standing rate is listed as 1,000 yen general / 800 yen students.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art?

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays; when Monday is a national holiday the museum opens and closes the following day instead (open 23 Nov 2026 and 11 Jan 2027, closed 24 Nov and 12 Jan). Winter closure 28 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027. Also closed between exhibitions while the galleries are re-hung.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art?

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 271 Gion-machi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073, Japan, in the Gion area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line), 3 min walk, Kyoto-kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Line), 5 min walk and Gion bus stop (Kyoto City Bus), 2 min walk.

What can I see at Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art?

A private six-floor museum on Gion's Shijo-dori: Rosanjin ceramics, Murakami Kagaku, photography and a sunlit fifth-floor garden Current highlights include Rosanjin Kitaoji Room, Kaoru Yamaguchi Room and Martine Franck: A Gaze on Her Times.

Do I need to book Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.