Kyoto Isu: 6th Kyoto Chair Exhibition 2026

Dates & time: October 30, 2026 (Fri) - November 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–19:00 (until 18:00 on the final day, Nov 1)
Price & booking: Free entry No booking required
Venue & access: Museum of Kyoto — Annex Hall About 3 min on foot from Exit 5 of Karasuma Oike subway station. By car, about 20 min from Kyoto-minami IC on the Meishin Expressway (no dedicated parking; use nearby paid lots)

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Why You Should Visit

An exhibition of handmade chairs by woodworkers where you are free to sit in each one and compare. It takes place in the Annex Hall of the Museum of Kyoto, a Western-style building from the Meiji era, and every maker's chair differs in shape and feel. Many makers are on site, so you can ask them directly about wood choice or seat angles. Held roughly every two years, this is the sixth edition. Entry is free, making it worth a stop whether you are shopping for furniture or just strolling along Sanjo-dori.

NOTE

Previous edition

The 5th edition in 2024 showed about 70 chairs by 36 makers

※Enquiries: Kyoto Isu Executive Committee (kyotoisu@gmail.com)

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出典: 京都府京都文化博物館公式サイト

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

No, entry is free and no booking is needed.

Can I sit in the chairs on display?

Yes. The exhibition is designed for sitting, so you can compare how each maker's chair feels.

What time does it close on the last day?

Until 19:00 on Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31, and until 18:00 on Sun Nov 1.