2026 The World of Kawanabe Kyosai: The Goldman Collection

Why You Should Visit

A special exhibition of Kawanabe Kyosai, the painter who bridged the end of the samurai era and modern Japan, drawn from the collection of British collector Israel Goldman. Playful scenes of demons, skeletons, frogs and cats sit alongside meticulous Buddhist paintings and portraits of beauties. Works rotate between the first and second halves of the run, and the air-conditioned galleries make it an easy summer stop in central Kobe.

Essentials

location: Kobe City Museum
period: July 11, 2026 (Sat) - September 23, 2026 (Wed)
Time: 9:30–17:30 (until 20:00 on Fri & Sat). Last entry 30 min before closing. Closed Mondays (open if a public holiday, closed the next weekday).
cost: Adults 2,000 yen / University students 1,000 yen / High school students and younger free (advance tickets ended July 10, 2026)
Links: Official Website
Kobe · Gluten-free
access: About a 10-minute walk southeast from the east exit of Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin). By car, about 3 minutes from the Kyobashi exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 3; no dedicated parking, use nearby coin lots.
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出典: 神戸市立博物館公式サイト

FAQ

Do the works on display change during the exhibition?

Yes. Works rotate between the first half (July 11–August 16) and the second half (August 18–September 23). Check the official list of works if you are coming for a particular piece.

Can I visit after work?

On Fridays and Saturdays the museum stays open until 20:00 (last entry 19:30). Other days close at 17:30, and it is closed on Mondays.

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