Kyoto New Generation Ikebana Exhibition 2026: “Beauty of Time ⇄ Beauty of Function”
We are honored to present a special exhibition showcasing an exquisite synthesis of contemporary ceramic art and Ikebana.
In this exhibition, Ikebana Master Shoma Fujita (Seisho-ryu) creates floral compositions in direct dialogue with the fine art ceramic works of Yoshinori Akazawa.
Dates: November 6 (Fri) – November 8 (Sun)
Venue: The Museum of Kyoto
Event: New Generation Ikebana Exhibition (Part II)
We cordially invite you to experience this harmonious convergence of form, space, and nature.
Kyoto New Generation Ikebana Exhibition 2026
- Organizer: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto New Generation Ikebana Exhibition 2026 Executive Committee
- Co-organizer: Kyoto Kogei Association
- Dates: Tuesday, November 3 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
- First Period: Tuesday, Nov 3 – Thursday, Nov 5
- Second Period: Friday, Nov 6 – Sunday, Nov 8
(Artworks will be rotated between the first and second periods. Yoshinori Akazawa will present work in the second period, November 6–8.)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Closes at 4:00 PM on Nov 5 & Nov 8)
(Last admission is 30 minutes before closing each day) - Venue: The Museum of Kyoto, Annex Hall (623-1 Higashikatamachi, Takakura-dori Sanjo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto)
- Admission: Free
- Supporters: The Kyoto Shimbun, The Asahi Shimbun Kyoto Bureau, The Mainichi Shimbun Kyoto Branch, The Yomiuri Shimbun Kyoto Bureau, The Sankei Shimbun Kyoto Bureau, Nikkei Inc. Kyoto Branch, NHK Kyoto Station, KBS KYOTO, FM-KYOTO, Kyoto Living Shimbun, Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Sponsor: Kyoto Lions Club
- Featured work:
- Tempora: Kochi cylindrical flower vase
- The four works in the Kochi cylindrical vase series are presented together as a single group, with “Time” as their theme.
- ●Yellow Kochi-Glaze Flower Vase with Butterfly Motif
- by Yoshinori Akazawa (Roseki Akazawa V)
- [Unique Piece]
- Dimensions: Dia. 7.4 × H 23.8 cm
- ●Blue Kochi-Glaze Flower Vase with Dragon Motif
- by Yoshinori Akazawa (Roseki Akazawa V)
- [Unique Piece]
- Dimensions: Dia. 6.4 × H 21.0 cm
- ●Ruri (Blue) Kochi-Glaze Flower Vase with Ichimatsu Pattern
- by Yoshinori Akazawa (Roseki Akazawa V)
- [Unique Piece]
- Dimensions: Dia. 7.1 × H 8.9 cm
- ●Yellow Kochi-Glaze Flower Vase with Ichimatsu Pattern</span
- by Yoshinori Akazawa (Roseki Akazawa V)
- [Unique Piece]
- Dimensions: Dia. 6.5 × H 21.0 cm
- Theme: Beauty of Time ⇄ Beauty of Function
- Exhibitors:
- 46 young Ikebana artists representing 24 distinct schools
- 41 craft artists from the Kyoto Kogei Association
- Number of Artworks: 46 collaborative works
- Exhibiting Schools (Ikebana): *In Japanese syllabary order *Schools are subject to partial change.
- Ikenobo
- Ikebana Keifu-ryu
- Enshu-ryu / Kadou Enshu
- Ohara School of Ikebana (Ohara-ryu)
- Omuro-ryu
- Kado Hyogen-ha
- Kido Misho-ryu
- Kyoto Misho-ryu
- Kuwahara Senkei-ryu
- Keishin Enshu-ryu
- Koshu-ryu
- Komatsu-ryu
- Saga Goryu
- Shogetsudo Koryu
- Seisho-ryu
- Senkei-ryu
- Sogetsu-ryu
- Tsukinowa Misho-ryu
- Hofu Soshu-ryu
- Hosokawa Misho-ryu
- Misho-ryu Sasaoka
- Misho-ryu Nakayama Bunpokai
- Miyako Misho-ryu
- Miyuki Enshu Zuihu-ryu
- Participating Kogei (Arts and Craft) Artists:
- First Period (Nov 3 – Nov 5): Yuki Osumi (Dyeing), Hirokazu Ichikawa (Ceramics), Makimasa Imai (Ceramics), Nobuyasu Ueda (Ceramics), Takashi Kato (Ceramics), Tokuo Kawai (Ceramics), Mika Kyotani (Ceramics), Makoto Kunimatsu (Ceramics), Ryozo Shibata (Ceramics), Hiroshi Tange (Ceramics), Chang Yih-Ming (Ceramics), Mitsuo Nishikawa (Ceramics), Emiko Hasegawa (Ceramics), Peter Harmon (Ceramics), Shoichi Hoki (Ceramics), Rika Yoshida (Ceramics), Emiko Inoue (Lacquerware), Seiwemon Onishi (Metalwork), Keiji Yamamoto (Metalwork), Hiroko Takagi (Glass), Tatsuki Tokuriki (Glass), Naoyuki Yanagita (Woodwork), Eiko Yamada (Glass)
- Second Period (Nov 6 – Nov 8): Masao Kusakabe (Dyeing), Yoshinori Akazawa (Ceramics), Hirokazu Ichikawa (Ceramics), Teruko Ide (Ceramics), Makimasa Imai (Ceramics), Bunsai Ogawa (Ceramics), Takehiro Kato (Ceramics), Yasuko Sakurai (Ceramics), Sozan Suwa (Ceramics), Naoyuki Takeda (Ceramics), Nobuko Tsutsumi (Ceramics), Kazuhito Nakai (Ceramics), Tomoko Nishimura (Ceramics), Yoshie Nohara (Ceramics), Yuko Hayashi (Ceramics), Peter Harmon (Ceramics), Shinji Morimoto (Ceramics), Mitsuru Yoshikawa (Ceramics), Rakunyu Yoshimura (Ceramics), Hiroyuki Imai (Metalwork), Keiji Yamamoto (Metalwork), Yuko Ube (Glass), Tatsuki Tokuriki (Glass)
- Exhibition Highlights: This exhibition features a unique collaboration between Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) and fine crafts. Ikebana artists select vessels crafted by master artisans spanning dyeing, ceramics, lacquerware, metalwork, glass, and woodwork to create individual floral displays. Visitors can experience the multifaceted essence of Japanese aesthetics through both Ikebana and fine crafts. The floral displays will be completely refreshed between the first and second periods, offering visitors different collaborative masterpieces during each phase of the exhibition.
Access & Directions (The Museum of Kyoto)
By Public Transit
- Kyoto Municipal Subway: 3-minute walk east along Sanjo-dori from Karasuma Oike Station (Exit 5)
- Hankyu Railway: 7-minute walk north along Takakura-dori from Karasuma Station (Exit 16)
- Keihan Electric Railway: 15-minute walk west along Sanjo-dori from Sanjo Station (Exit 6)
- From JR / Kintetsu Kyoto Station: Please transfer to the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
- By City Bus: 2-minute walk from Sakai-machi Oike bus stop
Parking & Bicycle Access
- By Car: Approx. 20 minutes from the Kyoto-Minami Interchange on the Meishin Expressway.
- Notice: The museum parking lot is currently closed. Please use public transportation when visiting.
- Bicycle Parking: Free bicycle parking is available along Takakura-dori on the east side of the Main Building (Capacity: 40 bicycles).
- Motorcycles: There is no motorcycle parking available on-site. Please use nearby public parking facilities.
Last Updated on 2026-10-28 by roseki
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