THE THOUSAND KYOTO, the flagship hotel of the Keihan Group in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, is taking part as a Hotel Partner in Art Collaboration Kyoto, one of Japan's largest international contemporary art fairs, which runs from November 7 (Saturday) to November 9 (Monday), 2026. During the fair, the hotel supports the event with in-hotel collaboration programs and a limited stay plan.
(Left) Main visual of ACK 2026 (design: 塩谷啓悟), (top right) THE THOUSAND KYOTO art gallery, (bottom right) THE THOUSAND KYOTO interior
Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) has been held in Kyoto every year since 2021 under the concept of "collaboration." It brings together domestic and international players, government and the private sector, and art and other fields, creating opportunities for diverse forms of expression and values to meet. The sixth edition features 63 leading galleries from 18 countries and regions (24 cities), ranging from long-established galleries to emerging ones, in the "Gallery Collaboration" (ギャラリーコラボレーション) and "Kyoto Meeting" (キョウトミーティング) booth sections. The program also includes the ACK-organized exhibition "ACK Intersections," "ACK Talks," and "ACK Kids' Programs," adding an artistic touch to Kyoto's autumn foliage season.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO supports Kyoto's culture and art as a "Sustainable Comfort Hotel" that aims to deliver comfortable, moving experiences for people, society, and the future. The hotel has an art gallery on site and permanently displays many artworks that express Kyoto and nature through a variety of materials and techniques. It has partnered with the art fair since 2023 as part of its efforts to pass the art and culture that have kept evolving in the thousand-year capital of Kyoto on to the next thousand years.
Stay Plan with Art Collaboration Kyoto Invitation Tickets
To mark the partnership, the hotel is selling a stay plan that includes invitation tickets to ACK, valid during the fair. It is limited to 10 groups (20 guests).
- Stay period: November 7 (Saturday) to check-out on November 10 (Tuesday), 2026
- Includes: One night's stay at THE THOUSAND KYOTO (room only), plus Art Collaboration Kyoto invitation tickets for the number of guests (not included for children sharing the bed)
- Price: From ¥122,000 for two guests in one room (no meals; 15% service charge and consumption tax included; accommodation tax charged separately)
- Booking: Reservation page
- Details: Plan details
In-Hotel Collaboration Programs
1. Art program information at the 1F Art Gallery
The art gallery space next to the 1F entrance displays information on ACK and related programs, so visitors can enjoy a variety of art programs while exploring Kyoto.
- Period: October 27 (Tuesday) to November 9 (Monday), 2026 (viewable at any time)
- Location: 1F Art Gallery
- Fee: Free
2. Custom card key case and original drip coffee
From November 6 (Friday) to November 9 (Monday), every guest checking in at the hotel receives a card key case designed for Art Collaboration Kyoto. All guest rooms are also stocked with original drip coffee designed as a collaboration between Maeda Coffee (前田珈琲) and ACK.
Note: Business hours, prices, and other details are subject to change without notice. Please check the official website for details. Photos are for illustration purposes only.
Art Collaboration Kyoto Event Details
- Dates: November 7 (Saturday) to November 9 (Monday), 2026
- Venue: Kyoto International Conference Center (Takaragaike, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto)
- Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (final day only: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Last admission is one hour before closing on all days.
- Admission: Online sales only
- General: Advance ticket ¥3,000 (on sale October 7 (Wednesday) to November 6 (Friday))
- General: Advance ticket with original bag ¥5,500 (limited quantity; on sale October 7 (Wednesday) to November 6 (Friday))
- General: Same-day ticket ¥3,500
- University and high school students: ¥1,000
- Official website: https://a-c-k.jp/
- Ticket site: https://a-c-k.jp/tickets/
At the venue, exhibiting galleries show and sell works in the two sections, "Gallery Collaboration" and "Kyoto Meeting." Educational programs that nurture the next generation of art leaders, such as kids' programs and talks, are also offered. In addition, many art exhibitions are held across Kyoto Prefecture to coincide with the ACK dates.
Hotel Information
THE THOUSAND KYOTO
- Address: 570 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
- Access: About a 2-minute walk east of JR Kyoto Station
- Floors: 1 basement level and 9 floors above ground (222 guest rooms on floors 3 to 9)
- Website: https://www.keihanhotels-resorts.co.jp/the-thousand-kyoto/
