Art exhibition in Kyoto

Mitsuko Sasaki Solo Exhibition at Ayakoji Gallery Take

The exhibition closes at 4:00 PM on the final day.

Dates

Nov 3 (Tue) – Nov 8 (Sun)

Hours

11:00 – 17:00

Venue

Ayakoji Gallery Take

Nearest station

Karasuma

Admission

Check the official website for prices

About this event

Painter Mitsuko Sasaki presents a solo exhibition at Ayanokoji Gallery Take near Shijo-Karasuma. Her announcement introduces Kirameki II, an oil painting depicting vivid green maple leaves reflected on water or a mirror-like surface. The full exhibition selection has not been announced, so the inclusion of this particular work should not be assumed. The gallery occupies a renovated Kyoto townhouse, where dark timber pillars and white walls create a restrained setting for art. Its central location makes the exhibition easy to combine with a walk through the Shijo-Karasuma district.

Highlights

• Solo exhibition by Mitsuko Sasaki
• The oil painting Kirameki II is featured in the announcement
• Gallery housed in a renovated Kyoto townhouse
• Convenient Shijo-Karasuma location

Good for

Oil-painting enthusiasts and visitors exploring Kyoto's independent galleries

Good to know before you go

• The announcement does not confirm that Kirameki II will be exhibited
• The complete list of works is unavailable

Pochikichi's story corner

Oil Painting in a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse

Ayanokoji Gallery Take is a rental gallery on Ayanokoji Street in central Kyoto. According to the Kyoto Gallery Association, the building retains the structure of a traditional Kyoto townhouse while incorporating seismic improvements and a renovated interior.

Dark wooden columns and white exhibition walls give the venue a calm atmosphere. It accommodates paintings, calligraphy and other forms of visual art.

Mitsuko Sasaki introduces her 2023 oil painting Kirameki II in the exhibition announcement. The F100-size work depicts green maple leaves reflected in water or a mirror-like surface.

The complete exhibition contents and the artist's detailed intentions have not been disclosed. The show offers an opportunity to encounter her painting within a distinctive architectural setting.

Sources: Mitsuko Sasaki Instagram announcement (Japanese, supplied caption), Kyoto Gallery Association: Ayanokoji Gallery Take (Japanese)

FAQ

What is Mitsuko Sasaki Solo Exhibition at Ayakoji Gallery Take?

Painter Mitsuko Sasaki presents a solo exhibition at Ayanokoji Gallery Take near Shijo-Karasuma. Her announcement introduces Kirameki II, an oil painting depicting vivid green maple leaves reflected on water or a mirror-like surface. The full exhibition selection has not been announced, so the inclusion of this particular work should not be assumed. The gallery occupies a renovated Kyoto townhouse, where dark timber pillars and white walls create a restrained setting for art. Its central location makes the exhibition easy to combine with a walk through the Shijo-Karasuma district.

When is Mitsuko Sasaki Solo Exhibition at Ayakoji Gallery Take?

From Nov 3 (Tue) to Nov 8 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

11:00 – 17:00

How much does it cost?

Check the official website for prices

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Ayakoji Gallery Take. The nearest station is Karasuma.

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