Art exhibition in Kyoto
Tanomura Chokunyu and Modern Kyoto Nanga: Ambience of Nature at The Museum of Kyoto
Marking 130 years since the Japan Nanga Association was founded and 120 years since the death of its leader Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907). Works and materials mainly from the Kyoto Prefecture collection introduce the literati painting of modern Kyoto. Last entry 7:00 PM; closed Mondays (open November 23, closed November 24).
- Dates
- Oct 3 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 19:30
- Venue
- The Museum of Kyoto, 2F Gallery
- Nearest station
- Karasuma Oike
- Admission
- General 600 yen; university students 400 yen; high school and younger free
About this event
This exhibition marks 130 years since the Japan Nanga Association was founded and 120 years since the death of its leader, Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907). Works and documents, mainly from the Kyoto Prefecture collection, show how literati painting lived on in modern Kyoto.
Highlights
- Paintings by Tanomura Chokunyu
- Works by painters of the Japan Nanga Association
- Kyoto Prefecture collection
- Good for
- For art lovers interested in Japanese ink and literati painting.
Good to know before you go
- Open until 7:30 PM; last entry 7:00 PM.
- Closed Mondays (open November 23, closed November 24).
- High school students and younger are free.
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FAQ
- What is Tanomura Chokunyu and Modern Kyoto Nanga: Ambience of Nature at The Museum of Kyoto?
- This exhibition marks 130 years since the Japan Nanga Association was founded and 120 years since the death of its leader, Tanomura Chokunyu (1814-1907). Works and documents, mainly from the Kyoto Prefecture collection, show how literati painting lived on in modern Kyoto.
- When is Tanomura Chokunyu and Modern Kyoto Nanga: Ambience of Nature at The Museum of Kyoto?
- From Oct 3 (Sat) to Nov 29 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 19:30
- How much does it cost?
- General 600 yen; university students 400 yen; high school and younger free
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- The Museum of Kyoto, 2F Gallery. The nearest station is Karasuma Oike.
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