Événements sociaux
ICOM Kyoto 2019 has planned a variety of social events for participants to fully enjoy all that Kyoto has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you!
Please note that event locations and details may be subject to change depending on the weather.
Opening Party
Date & Time: 18:30～20:30 Monday, 2 September 2019
Venue: Kyoto International Conference Center
To celebrate the opening of the ICOM Kyoto 2019 Conference, join us for a party in the beautiful Japanese Gardens of the Kyoto International Conference Center. This is your first chance to get to know museum professionals from across the globe who have gathered in Kyoto for this exciting week of events. There will be delicious foods that celebrate the beauty of Kyoto’s local ingredients, and a special appearance by geisha - known in Kyoto as geiko and maiko – who will perform a traditional dance.
Social Event at Nijo-jo Castle
Date: Tue. 3 Sep. 19:00–21:00
Venue: Nijo-jo Castle
Head to the ancient heart of Kyoto for a special late-night opening of UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle. This event is only for conference participants, who will enjoy a private evening in the stunning surroundings of National Treasure Ninomaru-goten Palace. In a thrilling meeting of tradition and modernity, a range of contemporary art events will take place, as modern artists create work inspired by the site. You’ll also be able to enjoy some delicious‘light bites’ alongside sake, as you relax in the beautiful gardens and watch the ancient buildings become illuminated as night falls.
- Late-night opening of National Treasure Ninomaru-goten Palace
- Exhibition - Throughout Time: The Sense of Beauty
https://www.throughouttime-kyoto.com/
- Ikebana Performance
- Complimentary light meals and beverages including Japanese sake
Noh & Kyogen Performances
On September 3-4, Nohgaku performances will be presented for the enjoyment of ICOM Kyoto attendees. Nohgaku, which includes both Noh and Kyogen, is one of Japan’s traditional performing arts. Because the costumes and language of performances remain almost entirely unchanged since the Muromachi period (14th-16th centuries), Nohgaku has been described as the world’s oldest theatrical art in existence and is recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. You should be able to enjoy the programmes chosen for presentation even if you have never seen a Nohgaku performance before.
Kyogen: “Bo Shibari (Tied to a Stick)”
Noh: “Hagoromo (The Feather Robe)”
Tue. 3 Sep. 19:00 to 21:00
Venue: Kongo Noh Theater (Address: Nakadachiuri-agaru, Karasuma-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)
Capacity: 200 seats for non-conference attendees
* First-come-first-serve basis, and no waiting lists
* 30 minutes English commentary will be provided before the performances.
* ICOM Kyoto 2019 attendees have received an email from the ICOM Kyoto 2019 Registration Department. Register Noh and Kyogen programme from the personal link in your email.
For non-conference attendees,
click here for general public registration.
Social Event in Kitayama Area
Date: Wed. 4 Sep. 18:00–21:00
Venues: Kyoto Botanical Gardens; Garden of Fine Arts KYOTO; Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives
Visit the Kyoto Botanical Gardens at dusk to experience the spectacular sweeping greenhouses and serene landscapes that house Japan’s best botanical garden. Alongside the rare plant exhibits you will see ceramic reproductions of acclaimed works of art in the buildings designed by one of Japan’s most celebrated architects, Tadao Ando.
In commemoration of ICOM Kyoto 2019, pop over to the Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives, just next to the botanical gardens, where participants have a special invite into the private storerooms of the National Treasure known as Toji Hyakugo Monjo. This private tour and the special exhibition that accompanies it will delve into the story of this important ancient script.
Join the Musée Cotte 2019 in Kyoto, an event introducing many of Kyoto’s local museums, where you’ll have the chance to enjoy the first exciting collaboration between ICOM and Pecha Kucha; ICOM×Pechakucha Night Kyoto. We are looking forward to sharing the successful visual storytelling format of Pecha Kucha that has been exported from Japan to the world, as we explore the theme of Communities and Museums. Delicious food and drinks will be available too!
Kitayama Social Event Map (PDF)
Kyoto Botanical Gardens
18:00-21:00 (Close at 21:00)
- Night tours at the conservatory
- “Endangered Plants” and “Exhibiting with Trees” Exhibitions at the Botanical Garden Hall
- Complimentary light meals and beverages
Garden of Fine Arts KYOTO
18:00-21:00 (Close at 21:00)
- Late-night garden opening
- Complimentary light meals and beverages
Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives
18:00-21:00 (Close at 21:00)
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Special tours to the storage for National Treasure and UNESCO Memory of the World Register, Toji Hyakugo Monjo (Toji Temple’s 100 boxes of documents)
Details: Each tour lasts about 20 minutes and admits 10 persons.
Tours start at 18:00, 18:20, 18:40, 19:00, 19:20, 19:40, 20:00, 20:20
Registration: Onsite registration is located at the meeting room on the ground (1F) floor. Tickets will be distributed at 18:00 on a first-come-first-served basis.
Capacity: 80 participants
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ICOM x PechaKucha Night Kyoto at Main Hall
The event features four overseas speakers selected by ICOM, as well as three from Kyoto, presenting under the theme of “Communities and Museums”.
Date: 19:00-20:40 (Drinks/food: 18:15-19:00)
Registration: Onsite registration starts at 18:00 at Deli Café Tamago (1st floor at Inamori Memorial Hall)
Capacity: 400 seats
- Musée Cotte 2019 in Kyoto at the Small Hall
- Treasures of the Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives in the exhibition room 1st floor
Noh & Kyogen Performances
On September 3-4, Nohgaku performances will be presented for the enjoyment of ICOM Kyoto attendees. Nohgaku, which includes both Noh and Kyogen, is one of Japan’s traditional performing arts. Because the costumes and language of performances remain almost entirely unchanged since the Muromachi period (14th-16th centuries), Nohgaku has been described as the world’s oldest theatrical art in existence and is recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. You should be able to enjoy the programmes chosen for presentation even if you have never seen a Nohgaku performance before.
Kyogen: “Busu (The Delicious Poison)”
Noh: “Funa Benkei (Benkei Aboard Ship)”
Wed. 4 Sep. 19:00 to 21:00
Venue: Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater (Address: 44 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)
Capacity: 240 seats for non-conference attendees
* First-come-first-serve basis, and no waiting lists
* 30 minutes English commentary will be provided before the performances.
* ICOM Kyoto 2019 attendees have received an email from the ICOM Kyoto 2019
Registration Department. Register Noh and Kyogen programme from the personal link in your email.
For non-conference attendees,
click here for general public registration.
Social Event in Okazaki Area
Date: Thu. 5 Sep. 19:00-21:00
Venues: Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto City Zoo, Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, Heian Jingu Shrine, Hosomi Museum
This is a great opportunity to get know the area of Okazaki in the heart of Kyoto, where museums and culture are clustered together representing tradition and modernity in the city. At Heian Jingu Shrine, enjoy live performances of Gagaku, the classical music of Kyoto’s Imperial Court that showcases Japan’s traditional musical instruments.
You can enjoy a night tour of Kyoto City Zoo and spend your special evening at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art and the Hosomi Museum of traditional Japanese arts and crafts. At the Fureaikan, the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts you will be able to see Japan’s handcrafting traditions come alive as local artisans demonstrate a variety of skills, including candle making. You will also be able to sample some local delicacies and sake.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
19:00-21:00（Entrance by 20:30）
Kyoto City Zoo
19:00-21:00（Entrance by 20:15）
Night Tours
Tours start at 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 19:45, 20:00, 20:15
Registration: Entrance of the Zoo
* Each tour lasts about 45 mins and admits 30 persons on a first come first served basis.
*English translation available
Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts
19:00-21:00（Entrance until 20:30）
- Late-night museum opening
- Demonstrations of Japanese Traditional Craft works （English translation available）
- Japanese sake tasting and Kyo-ware/Kiyomizu-ware sake cup giveaway
- Japanese pickle tasting
Heian Jingu Shrine
19:00-21:00（Entrance until 20:30）
- Shin-en Garden lights up at night
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Sho and Gagaku (Imperial court music) performances at Shobi-kan stage
19:15- Sho Performance
19:30- Gagaku Performed by the Heian Shrine Gagaku Society
19:55- Sho Performance
20:10- Gagaku Performed by the Heian Shrine Gagaku Society
Hosomi Museum
10:00-20:00（Entrance until 19:30）
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Late-night museum opening
Exhibition: JOURNEY THROUGH "NIPPON" WITH HIROSHIGE & HOKUSAI FROM THE LESKOWICZ COLLECTION
Closing Party
Date & Time: 19:15～21:00 Saturday, September 7 2019
Venue: Kyoto National Museum
At a very special event to celebrate ICOM Kyoto 2019, Masterworks of the Kyoto National Museum: Temple and Shrine Treasures you’ll see treasures housed in the exquisite contemporary architecture of the museum’s Heisei Chishinkan Wing. The event will include live performances and delicious food and drink, in our final celebration of Japanese food and entertainment culture. Let’s look back over the exciting week we’ve enjoyed – and look forward to our shared future!
