TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA (Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City), operated by Nishimatsu Jisho Co., Ltd. of the Nishimatsu Construction Group, is holding "SAKURAI HAJIME POP UP & EXHIBITION "A LITTLE PRAYER"" in the hotel's first-floor lounge from Saturday, September 12 through Monday, October 12 (a national holiday), 2026.
The exhibition showcases and offers for sale a new series titled "A LITTLE PRAYER," created especially for the show by artist Sakurai Hajime. Original goods exclusive to TASSEL HOTEL will also be available for purchase. On the opening day, September 12 (Saturday), an opening reception featuring a guest DJ will take place, offering a moment where art and music intersect.
Admission is free throughout the exhibition period, and everyone is welcome to stop by.
About "A LITTLE PRAYER"
Loved ones, adorable animals, beautiful plants, the changing seasons, meditation and introspection, and the environments that nurture new growth.
A small dancer offers a prayer to everything irreplaceable that shapes this beautiful world. The exhibition presents a new series drawn with Sakurai Hajime's characteristically warm perspective.
Event Overview
Exhibition name: SAKURAI HAJIME POP UP & EXHIBITION "A LITTLE PRAYER"
Venue: TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA, 1st floor lounge space
Dates: September 12 (Saturday) to October 12 (Monday, national holiday), 2026
Hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
*Guests staying at the hotel may view the exhibition outside these hours.
Admission: Free
Organizer: TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA (Nishimatsu Jisho Co., Ltd.)
Sakurai Hajime's on-site appearance schedule will be announced on the hotel's Instagram account.
TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA Instagram: tasselhotel_kyoto
Opening Reception
An opening reception with a guest DJ will be held on the exhibition's first day, September 12 (Saturday), with Sakurai Hajime in attendance.
Date and time: September 12 (Saturday), 2026, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue: TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA, 1st floor lounge space
Admission: Free (drinks sold on a cash-on-delivery basis)
DJs: JAZ-T62, HALFBY, Groove Anchan, Shacho to Senmu (Orange Records)
Original Goods
To coincide with the exhibition, original goods for "SAKURAI HAJIME POP UP & EXHIBITION "A LITTLE PRAYER"" will be sold.
Sales site: TASSEL HOTEL SHOP (BASE) — https://tasselhotel.base.shop/
Commemorative Stay Plan
To mark the exhibition, a stay plan that includes an original tote bag is available, bookable through the official TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA website.
About the Artist
Sakurai Hajime
An artist who updates inspiration drawn from 20th-century pop culture with a contemporary sensibility, depicting pop motifs through graphical compositions and emotional expressions.
Sakurai has presented work in Japan and abroad through solo exhibitions and art fairs, expanding activity mainly across Asia and Europe. As an illustrator, Sakurai is also active across a wide range of fields including fashion, music, and entertainment.
Instagram: @sakuraihajime
About TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA
A 20-room boutique hotel situated along the Shirakawa canal. Taking advantage of its location within walking distance of the Okazaki and Gion areas, the hotel fosters exchange with the local community not only as a place to stay but also as a place to encounter art and culture.
Address: 103-3 Oidemachi, Sanjodori Shirakawabashi Nishi-iru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 605-0022
Access: 15 seconds on foot from Exit 1 of Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line
Official website: https://tasselhotel.jp/kyoto-sanjo/
