KYOTO Ekinaka Art Project 2026 (Student Art in Subway Stations) at 11 Kyoto City Subway stations
- Dates
- Nov 20 (Fri) – Jan 27 (Wed)
- Hours
- Hours: please check with the organizer
- Price
- See the official website
- Where
- 11 Kyoto City Subway stations (Karasuma Oike and others) (Karasuma Oike)
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Student art in 11 subway stations
Students from 13 Kyoto universities install works on the theme UPDATE in 11 subway stations, with a keyword rally across the stations.
- Dates
- Nov 20 (Fri) – Jan 27 (Wed)
- Hours
- Hours: please check with the organizer
- Venue
- 11 Kyoto City Subway stations (Karasuma Oike and others)
- Nearest station
- Karasuma Oike
- Admission
- See the official website
About this event
Students from 13 Kyoto universities create works on the theme UPDATE and install them in 11 subway stations, including Kitaoji, Rokujizo and Karasuma Oike. A keyword rally runs across the stations, with a clear file for the first 300 finishers at Karasuma Oike.
Highlights
- Student art in 11 subway stations
- Keyword rally across the stations
- Prize desk at Karasuma Oike Station
- Good for
- Travelers using a subway day pass.
Good to know before you go
- Works are installed in stages from mid-November
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FAQ
- What is KYOTO Ekinaka Art Project 2026 (Student Art in Subway Stations) at 11 Kyoto City Subway stations?
- Students from 13 Kyoto universities create works on the theme UPDATE and install them in 11 subway stations, including Kitaoji, Rokujizo and Karasuma Oike. A keyword rally runs across the stations, with a clear file for the first 300 finishers at Karasuma Oike.
- When is KYOTO Ekinaka Art Project 2026 (Student Art in Subway Stations) at 11 Kyoto City Subway stations?
- From Nov 20 (Fri) to Jan 27 (Wed), 2027.
- What are the opening hours?
- Hours: please check with the organizer
- How much does it cost?
- See the official website
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- 11 Kyoto City Subway stations (Karasuma Oike and others). The nearest station is Karasuma Oike.
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