Written by JC Team
Kyoto and photography merge to create Kyotographie, one of Japan’s largest international photo festivals.
What happens?
Kyotographie has been held in Kyoto since 2013 and is a photography festival that harmonizes with the city.
Kyotographie is the photography branch of Kyotophonie, a major music festival in Kyoto held in spring and fall.
Schedule 2025
Explore this year’s theme — “Humanity” — through the snaps of talented photographers from around the world. 14 artists will hold exhibitions across 15 different venues. Notable locations include Kyoto Museum of Art Annex, Ryosokuin Temple and Hachiku-an (Former Kawasaki Residence).
Here are some photographers whose work you can look forward to:
- Pushpamala N (India)
- JR (France)
- Graciela Iturbide (Mexico)
- Eric Poitevin (France)
- Mao Ishikawa (Japan)
- Lee Shulman & Omar Victor Diop (UK, Senegal)
- Keijiro Kai (Japan)
- Laetitia Ky (Ivory Coast)
Tickets 2025
There are several options for tickets to the exhibitions.
If you want to visit several paid exhibits and save some money, there’s the Kyotographie Passport. It starts at ¥5,500 if you purchase before April 11. After April 12, the price goes up to ¥6,000
How to get there
Even with 15 locations, the exhibitions are all reasonably close together. They can be accessed using Kyoto City Buses, or the Kyoto Subway Lines. Check out our handy guide for getting around Kyoto for more.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.