Kyoto Sweets Exhibition 2024 - Tale of Genji

Kyogashi photo: Award-winning works of "Kyogashi Exhibition 2018 - The Tale of Genji”

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Friday, November 1, 2024 to
Friday, November 15, 2024

Kyogashi Exhibition 2024
-The Tale of Genji

Small Works of Art Expressed
Through The Tale of Genji

Kyogashi is an art completed by deeply understanding the “story” hidden inside of the confectionery.

Kyoto confectionery, so-called “Kyogashi”, has a unique design,
which corresponds with the place, occasion or the receiver. These are “Palm-sized nature” crystallized by craftsmanship into
“small sculptures weighing only 50 grams”.
The eater tries to read and understand the “story” hidden inside of the Kyogashi.
Only after receiving the message from the creator, they can enjoy the Kyogashi for the first time.

The exhibition features the selection of Kyogashi confectionery works.

This year's theme is the Tale of Genji.

Please enjoy the experience of feeling the sensitivity over a thousand years ago through the “story” hidden behind the confectionery.

Information of Venue and Tickets

有斐斎弘道館

MAIN VENUEYuuhisai Koudoukan

524-1 Mototsuchimikado-cho, Kamigyo-ku , Kyoto, 602-8006 Japan.

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TEL:075-441-6662

HOURS: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last entry 16:30)

Official website:https://kodo-kan.com/

Admission Fee & Tickets

● Admission only: Adults 1,000 Yen / Students(Ages 25 and under) 500 Yen

● Admission with Kyogashi and matcha: Adults 2,000 Yen, Students(Ages 25 and under) 1,500 Yen
* You can enjoy Kyoto confectionery selected from the exhibition along with matcha. Please check the confectionery available at the venue.

● Main Venue Limited Set: 3,000 Yen (reservation required)
*Set includes admission and a special limited confectionery.

● Donation Set: 10,000 Yen (reservation required)
*Includes the Main Venue Limited set, special Japanese paper (Koudoukan limited design), and a donation to Yuuhisai Koudoukan.

旧三井家下鴨別邸

SPECIAL VENUEImportant Cultural Property,
Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa

58-2 Shimogamo Miyagawa-cho ,Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

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TEL:075-366-4321

HOURS: 9:00 – 17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed on Wednesdays

Website:https://ja.kyoto.travel/tourism/article/mitsuike/

Admission Fee & Tickets

● Adults Weekdays:500 Yen / Weekends and Public holidays:600 Yen (special rates for elementary to high school students)

● Kyogashi and matcha :1,100 Yen (admission is separately required)
*Enjoy Kyoto confectionery selected from the exhibition works, along with matcha.

Yuuhisai Koudoukan × Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
- Mutual Discount Service

During the exhibition, a mutual discount on admission fees is available with “proof of admission” from each venue.

● Yuuhisai Koudoukan: 50 Yen discount (not applicable to the Main Venue Limited Set and Donation Set)

● Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa: Group rates apply - Adults Weekdays450 Yen / Weekends and public holidays540 Yen (also applicable to elementary to high school students).

Kyogashi Exhibition 2024-The Tale of Genji
Details

Date Friday, November 1, 2024 to
Friday, November 15, 2024
Venue 【Main venue】Yuuhisai Koudoukan
【Special venue】Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa
Organizers: Yuuhisai Koudoukan Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa Management Consortium
Co-Organizers City of Kyoto, Kyoto City Tourism Association, Committee for Promoting Classics Day
Committee Sponsors Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Shimbun
Collaborators Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd., Kyoto Brighton Hotel, GK Kyoto Co. Ltd., Bow Plus Kyoto Co. Ltd., Taiwa Gakuen Education Inc. Kyoto Pastry and Bakery Art College

Informations

  • 2024.10.20

    The winning works have been published.

  • 2024.9.23

    Ticket purchase and reservations have started.
    ▶ Ticket purchase and reservations

  • 2024.9.13

    Exhibition information has been released.

  • 2024.9.1

    The public call for entries for the Kyogashi Exhibition 2024 has now closed. Thank you very much for many applications.
    Those who pass the first round of screening will be contacted by phone or email. (Scheduled for mid-September)