Kyoto | Okazaki

Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Opened in 1933, a large art museum located in Okazaki Park with a beautiful design that combines Japanese and Western styles.
Reopened as “Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art” in 2020

Capacity:~300people

Art Museum

Historical building

Facility Attractions

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.

Venue Introduction

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.

 

 

Venue name

Outdoor/Indoor

Area(㎡)

Seated course

Seated buffet

Standing

Theatre

School

U-shape

square shape

Central Hall indoors 588.79㎥ 150people 300people
Sky Courtyard indoors 445.89㎥ 110people 230people
East Entrance Lobby indoors 154.13㎥ 80people
Japanese Garden indoors 3411.79㎥

*1 Please contact us for details such as area and capacity.

Facility Introduction

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.

 

 

Maximum capacity

wifi

AV and lighting facilities

Barrier-free food

Catering

Link collection

Multilingual support

300person
*Food Barrier-Free: Please feel free to contact us if you have any allergies or halal food needs.

Utilization time

Banquet reception hours:
10:00-22:00 (please contact us for other times)

Supplementary information

Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays)
*If you would like to use the facility for an event on Monday, please contact the banquet reception desk.

Video/Photo Gallery

Photo: Koroda Takeru

Notes

Photo: Koroda Takeru

The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.

 

Access

  • Venue name

    Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

  • Venue address

    124 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8344

  • Access

    [Train/Bus]
    ・Subway Tozai Line "Higashiyama Station" Approx. 8 minutes on foot
    ・Keihan Railway "Sanjo Station" Approx. 16 minutes on foot
    ・City bus Right next to "Okazaki Park Museum/Heian Jingu-mae stop"
    [Car]
    ・JR "Kyoto Station" Approx. 20 minutes by car/taxi


    [Chartered bus]
    Please refrain from parking on the surrounding streets, including passenger boarding and disembarking.
    There is no dedicated parking for buses.


    Okazaki Park Parking Lot TEL: 075-761-9617
    Miyako Messe Parking Lot TEL: 075-762-2630

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    Capacity/300 people

  • Facilities

    Cloakroom, sound, lighting, waiting room, wireless microphones, etc.

plan

inquiry

If you are considering a party, please contact us.

Please let us know your requests, such as special performances, decoration arrangements, and food customization.
Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create the perfect party.

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Historical building

Important cultural property

Capacity:~50people

Famous for as Yakaka Pagoda, this is one of Kyoto's most historically significant sites and the oldest five-story pagoda in Kyoto. The temple grounds can be used for events such as aperitif parties.

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