Written by Aarohi Narain
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 aims to harmonize with the city.
Kyotographie is the photography branch of Kyotophonie, a major music festival in Kyoto held in spring and fall.
Schedule 2026
This year’s theme is “Edge”. There will be a retrospective of photographic works by Daido Moriyama, a tribute to late Palestinian photographer Fatma Hassona, and an entire section dedicated to South Africa.
Notable venues include Kyocera, The Museum of Kyoto Annex, and Hachiku-an.
Tickets 2026
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 (starting at ¥5,500).
How to get there
Even with various 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.
