Everything you need to visit Kyoto Art Gallery (KAG) and buy contemporary Japanese art — in person or from home.
Kyoto Art Gallery (KAG) is a contemporary art gallery founded in Kyoto, Japan in 2017. We represent 1,600 Japanese artists and hold a collection of 18,000 original works — Japanese painting (Nihonga), landscape, contemporary art, printmaking, and work influenced by Japanese pop culture.
The collection can be seen at our two galleries in Kyoto, 伍 GO and 廓 KURUWA, and bought online through Artsy. We have delivered works to collectors in 60 countries and 190 cities. Corporate clients include Louis Vuitton, MSIG, and Lexus.
KURUWA is not always staffed at the moment. Please call or email us before your visit so we can be there to welcome you.
Contact: kag@casie.jp / +81 75-352-5522. Admission is free.
KAG specialises in high-quality Japanese contemporary art at accessible prices. Nearly all works are one-of-a-kind originals; a very small selection is available as limited-edition prints.
All available works can be bought on the spot. Ask our staff which pieces are for sale, or browse the digital catalogue during your visit. Short-term reservations are possible if you need time to decide.
The full collection is on Artsy. Use the Inquire button on Artsy or contact us about any work.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club, Discover, and cash in the gallery. Online payment is by credit card; contact us for other options.
Prices include worldwide shipping for most works. For large pieces — typically commissioned works of around 90 cm (F30) and above — shipping is quoted separately. Delivery time depends on the destination.
We can help with framing and installation (fees may apply). Custom commissions are available — see Commission.
No appointment is needed for 伍 GO on weekdays. For KURUWA, please call or email before your visit, as the gallery is not always staffed. Weekend and holiday visits can be arranged by appointment. If you tell us the artists or works you want to see, we can have them ready.
Absolutely. Introducing Japanese art to the world is central to what KAG does.
Yes. Everyday English is no problem, and we use translation tools for detailed explanations.
Yes. We have shipped to 60 countries and handle customs paperwork for you.
A high-quality original by a Japanese contemporary artist. Many visitors buy a piece as a lasting memory of their time in Kyoto.
No. You can buy from anywhere through our Artsy page.
Yes, with every work.
Most are listed in both places, but some are only in the gallery or only on Artsy.
Yes. Many collectors buy their very first artwork with us. Tell us what you like and we will suggest works.
伍 GO is in Shimogyo-ku, within walking distance of Higashi Honganji, Bukkoji, and Kenninji temples — an easy stop between landmarks. KURUWA is in Shimabara, near Umekoji Park and the Kyoto Railway Museum.
Spring and autumn are Kyoto's most beautiful and busiest seasons. Many collectors find that a work bought then becomes a way of holding on to the feeling of the city. In summer and winter the galleries are quiet, comfortable places to spend an unhurried hour.