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Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Art | 30th Anniversary Exhibition, Part 2 "Photography and Portraits: From Faces to Landscapes" Ticket reservation, free for university students and younger (Hokuto City Museum of Art, Yamanashi Prefecture)

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  • [Save up to 200 yen! Admission tickets] A special discount is available only to Over The Planet users during the exhibition period from July 5th (Saturday) to October 13th (Monday, national holiday), 2025! This exhibition is free for university students and younger!
  • The exhibition features approximately 150 carefully selected photographs from the KMoPA collection under the theme of "Portraits." Although there is a gap of over 120 years between the great master born in 1868 and the up-and-coming artist born in 1992, all of the photographs were created when the artist was 35 years old or younger.

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  • For reservations for groups of 20 or more, please make multiple reservations. *The system limits the number of reservations to 20 people at a time. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Admission fee: 600 yen per person (free for university students and younger for this exhibition only)

  • Period: July 5th (Saturday) to October 13th (Monday, national holiday), 2025 *Closed every Tuesday, July 5th to September 1st, September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday)

  • Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entrance 16:30)

  • Even if multiple tickets are purchased at the same time, only one ticket will be issued. Please make sure to enter only when the total number of people is complete. If you are coming separately, please purchase tickets separately.

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Exterior: You can enjoy the modern architecture designed by Akira Kuriu, the colorful interior, and the abundant nature all at the same time. Walking around the garden, you can take some great photos while enjoying the resort atmosphere.
Exterior: You can enjoy the modern architecture designed by Akira Kuriu, the colorful interior, and the abundant nature all at the same time. Walking around the garden, you can take some great photos while enjoying the resort atmosphere.
Highlights: [U35 (under 35) artists who symbolize KMoPA] As this is the 30th anniversary exhibition of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (KMoPA), we wanted to create an exhibition that connects to the origins of photography and its future. The themes that emerged from this were "Adventure" (first half) and "Portraits" (second half). Furthermore, by adding the category of U35 (under 35), which symbolizes KMoPA, we will be exhibiting a number of works that can be said to be the origins of these photographers.
Highlights: [U35 (under 35) artists who symbolize KMoPA] As this is the 30th anniversary exhibition of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (KMoPA), we wanted to create an exhibition that connects to the origins of photography and its future. The themes that emerged from this were "Adventure" (first half) and "Portraits" (second half). Furthermore, by adding the category of U35 (under 35), which symbolizes KMoPA, we will be exhibiting a number of works that can be said to be the origins of these photographers.
[From Faces to Landscapes] When you hear "Photography and Portraits," do you imagine an exhibition filled with faces? As the subtitle "From Faces to Landscapes" suggests, this exhibition does not limit portraits to those that capture faces. The etymology of the word "portrait" includes the meaning of "to bring out," but we believe that a portrait is not just about showing an appearance, but about bringing out something related to the person's existence. And people are inseparably connected to the environment and landscapes that surround them. This exhibition features 25 artists. What emerges from the theme of portraits, transcending the boundaries of portraits, documentaries, snapshots, and landscapes?
[From Faces to Landscapes] When you hear "Photography and Portraits," do you imagine an exhibition filled with faces? As the subtitle "From Faces to Landscapes" suggests, this exhibition does not limit portraits to those that capture faces. The etymology of the word "portrait" includes the meaning of "to bring out," but we believe that a portrait is not just about showing an appearance, but about bringing out something related to the person's existence. And people are inseparably connected to the environment and landscapes that surround them. This exhibition features 25 artists. What emerges from the theme of portraits, transcending the boundaries of portraits, documentaries, snapshots, and landscapes?
[Patri Exhibition] Entrance Hall Patri – Special viewing space for the photo collection of the first director, Hosoe Eikoh. March 20th (Thursday, holiday) – October 13th (Monday, holiday), 2025. *Please note: the museum will be closed from June 16th (Monday) to July 4th (Friday) for exhibit changes. Eikoh Hosoe, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, served as the founding director of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts since its opening in July 1995. He launched and led the Young Portfolio (YP) project, an initiative that supports emerging photographers by collecting, selecting, and exhibiting their work. Deeply passionate about nurturing new talent, he played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of photographic artists. This exhibition is presented as a tribute to Director Hosoe, offering a space where visitors can freely explore his remarkable photo collection and written works. Born in 1933 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, and raised in Tokyo, Hosoe began his journey in photography after winning the top student prize in the 1951 Fuji Photo Contest. In 1959, he co-founded the independent photography collective “VIVO” with fellow artists Shomei Tomatsu, Ikko Narahara, Kikuji Kawada, and others, becoming a key figure during the transformative era of postwar Japanese photography. His celebrated works include the deeply narrative series “Ordeal by Roses” (1963) featuring Yukio Mishima and “Kamaitachi” (1969) with butoh dancer Tatsumi Hijikata. Hosoe’s impact extended beyond image-making—he was dedicated to photographic education, cultural outreach, and the development of public collections both in Japan and internationally. He is Professor Emeritus at Tokyo Polytechnic University and served as director of this museum from its inception.
[Patri Exhibition] Entrance Hall Patri – Special viewing space for the photo collection of the first director, Hosoe Eikoh. March 20th (Thursday, holiday) – October 13th (Monday, holiday), 2025. *Please note: the museum will be closed from June 16th (Monday) to July 4th (Friday) for exhibit changes. Eikoh Hosoe, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, served as the founding director of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts since its opening in July 1995. He launched and led the Young Portfolio (YP) project, an initiative that supports emerging photographers by collecting, selecting, and exhibiting their work. Deeply passionate about nurturing new talent, he played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of photographic artists. This exhibition is presented as a tribute to Director Hosoe, offering a space where visitors can freely explore his remarkable photo collection and written works. Born in 1933 in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, and raised in Tokyo, Hosoe began his journey in photography after winning the top student prize in the 1951 Fuji Photo Contest. In 1959, he co-founded the independent photography collective “VIVO” with fellow artists Shomei Tomatsu, Ikko Narahara, Kikuji Kawada, and others, becoming a key figure during the transformative era of postwar Japanese photography. His celebrated works include the deeply narrative series “Ordeal by Roses” (1963) featuring Yukio Mishima and “Kamaitachi” (1969) with butoh dancer Tatsumi Hijikata. Hosoe’s impact extended beyond image-making—he was dedicated to photographic education, cultural outreach, and the development of public collections both in Japan and internationally. He is Professor Emeritus at Tokyo Polytechnic University and served as director of this museum from its inception.
KMoPA Garden - Photo Forest Thursday, March 20th (National Holiday) - Monday, October 13th, 2025 KMoPA is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, surrounded by the deep greenery and clear air of the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the museum's opening, it will hold its first outdoor photography exhibition, "Photo Forest." Director Seto Masato will select photographs from the museum's collection and other sources and exhibit them in the lush forest of the KMoPA Garden. How will the photographs appear amid the light and shadow, and the wind blowing through the forest?
KMoPA Garden - Photo Forest Thursday, March 20th (National Holiday) - Monday, October 13th, 2025 KMoPA is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, surrounded by the deep greenery and clear air of the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the museum's opening, it will hold its first outdoor photography exhibition, "Photo Forest." Director Seto Masato will select photographs from the museum's collection and other sources and exhibit them in the lush forest of the KMoPA Garden. How will the photographs appear amid the light and shadow, and the wind blowing through the forest?
Director Masato Seto
Director Masato Seto
A green garden terrace with pleasant sunlight filtering through the trees
A green garden terrace with pleasant sunlight filtering through the trees
Free talk events and workshops are also held from time to time.
Free talk events and workshops are also held from time to time.

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- Facility Introduction -

Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Art (K*MoPA) is a photography museum surrounded by the clear air and lush greenery of the Kiyosato Plateau, located at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains.
Our museum has three basic principles, and we collect artworks based on these principles. We hope to deepen relationships between people through photography. We look forward to your visit.


- Limited time photo exhibition -

Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (K.MoPA, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture) will hold the second half of its 30th anniversary exhibition, "Photography and Portraits: From Faces to Landscapes," from July 5th (Sat.) to October 13th (Mon., national holiday), 2025.

The museum's opening exhibition in 1995 began with "Photographs by 25 People in Their 20s," featuring some of Japan's most representative postwar photographers, with the aim of inspiring and encouraging young photographers.

As a sign of homage, the 30th anniversary exhibition will be held in two parts, carefully selecting "25 U35 (under 35) photographs" from the KMoPA collection of over 10,000 pieces, from a new perspective, in order to reexamine the origins of photography and the origins of KMoPA. Following the theme of "Adventure" in the first part, the second part will look at the layered relationships between the self, others, society, and landscapes, with the theme of "Portraits." How does the world appear through photography?

Guest Curator: Aki Kusumoto (Landschaft / Independent Curator, Photo Critic)


- Exhibition Overview -

  • Exhibition name: 30th Anniversary Exhibition Part 2 "Photography and Portraits: From Faces to Landscapes" *Open every day from July 5th to September 1st
  • Date: July 5, 2025 (Sat) - October 13, 2025 (Monday, holiday)
  • Venue: Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts
  • Organized by: Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts Committee
  • Special sponsor: Shinnyoen (social contribution fund)
  • Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
  • Closed: Tuesdays *Open on Tuesday, September 23rd (National Holiday)
  • Admission fee: 600 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for family discount (2-6 people) Free for university students and younger for this exhibition only

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  • Entrance fee
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses
  • Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the exhibition rooms. If you wish to eat or drink within the facility, please use the courtyard or other areas where eating and drinking is permitted.
  • Smoking is prohibited throughout the building. Please refrain from smoking on the premises.
  • In the event of bad weather, we may have to cancel operations. In that case, we will not be able to compensate for travel expenses to the location, etc. Please be aware of this in advance.
  • Business hours may vary depending on the season. Please check the official website for detailed information before visiting. ([email protected])
  • Even if multiple tickets are purchased at the same time, only one ticket will be issued. Please make sure to enter only when the total number of people is complete. If you are coming separately, please purchase tickets separately.
  • Cancellations are not possible after purchase.

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